The De Alde Feanen Experience Ferry Route
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Enjoy a spectacular 41-kilometre bike ride through De Alde Feanen National Park. This route includes 4, 5 or 6 ferry rides that take you across water to yet another uniquely beautiful area.
The route starts and ends in the vibrant water sports village of Grou. You may well be tempted to spend the day hanging out on a terrace in Grou but there are many other beautiful places that you have yet to see!
Today you will cycle across De Burd island and discover the picturesque wetlands of De Alde Feanen National Park. (Be sure to bring your binoculars!) You will also pass a watchtower, ride through the villages of Earnewâld, Warten and Wergea, and see several mills and other historic buildings. Scenic ferry crossings along the way are an added bonus!
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Make it easy to navigate. Download the route in Google Maps!
Enjoy a spectacular 41-kilometre bike ride through De Alde Feanen National Park. This route includes 4, 5 or 6 ferry rides that take you across water to yet another uniquely beautiful area.
The route starts and ends in the vibrant water sports village of Grou. You may well be tempted to spend the day hanging out on a terrace in Grou but there are many other beautiful places that you have yet to see!
Today you will cycle across De Burd island and discover the picturesque wetlands of De Alde Feanen National Park. (Be sure to bring your binoculars!) You will also pass a watchtower, ride through the villages of Earnewâld, Warten and Wergea, and see several mills and other historic buildings. Scenic ferry crossings along the way are an added bonus!
When it’s time for a rest, you can sit at one of the picnic tables at regular intervals along the route. There are also convivial café terraces in the little villages. Happy cycling!
Locations on this route
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Start point:
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Grou
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Grou
Grou
Grou is a touristy yet characteristic watersports village in the heart of Friesland with a lively center.
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Statue skaters 'Marathonriders'
Statue skaters 'Marathonriders'
Do the skaters really move? See three corten steel marathon skaters gliding on the water at Earnewâld, opposite the harbour.
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Earnewâld
Earnewâld
Earnewâld is a watersports village in the heart of De Alde Feanen National Park, with a rich history.
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Skûtsjemuseum Earnewâld
Skûtsjemuseum Earnewâld
This museum focuses on the lives of earlier generations of skûtsje skippers.
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Grou
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