Alde Feanen Loop | Boating Route

Discover a beautiful boating route through and around National Park De Alde Feanen, passing the waterside villages of Warten, Warga, Grou and Earnewâld. Along the way, enjoy cosy waterside cafés, museums, windmills and birdwatching hides. It's the perfect boating route for a day out in the heart of Friesland!

Rent a boat in Friesland
Don't have your own sloop or motor yacht? No problem - it's easy  in Friesland.

Route duration
This 31-kilometre route takes around 5 hours to complete. Even better, stop along the way at one of the many mooring spots and enjoy the Frisian waterways for a little longer.

Bridges in Friesland
You'll pass several bridges along the route that can be opened if needed. Before you set off, be sure to check the bridge opening times and clearance heights.

Sustainable boating
Need to refuel? Choose blue diesel where available, or explore the route by electric boat. Bringing snacks and drinks? Great! Just make sure your rubbish stays on board. If you spot litter along the way, why not help keep the waterways clean by taking it with you? Read more about sustainable boating in Friesland.

Mooring your boat
There are plenty of places to moor your boat along this route. You'll find free Marrekrite mooring sites as well as visitor marinas in the villages along the way.

Waterway information
This route follows a CZM-class waterway, suitable for boats with a draught of up to 1.7 metres. That makes it ideal for both (electric) sloops and larger motor yachts. For more information, check out the boating apps available on Friesland.nl.