Gaastmeer Ferry Route
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This ferry route starts in the village of Gaastmeer and leads through the It Heidenskip area. Along the way there are beautiful views from the Brekkenpaad trail along the shore of Oudegaaster Brekken (Aldegeaster Brekken) lake. In March and November the ferry sails between 11:00 and 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
At the start of the route, the It Oerset passenger and bike ferry transports you from the picturesque village of Gaastmeer to It Heidenskip. The open countryside in this area is dotted with traditional stelp farmhouses and modern cattle farms. Here you can still find plenty of peace and quiet. Fun fact: The traditional Frisian sport of ‘fierljeppen’, which involves pole vaulting over a canal, continues to thrive in It Heidenskip. There is also a fort in the area.
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Make it easy to navigate.
View the route in Google Maps.
This ferry route starts in the village of Gaastmeer and leads through the It Heidenskip area. Along the way there are beautiful views from the Brekkenpaad trail along the shore of Oudegaaster Brekken (Aldegeaster Brekken) lake. In March and November the ferry sails between 11:00 and 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
At the start of the route, the It Oerset passenger and bike ferry transports you from the picturesque village of Gaastmeer to It Heidenskip. The open countryside in this area is dotted with traditional stelp farmhouses and modern cattle farms. Here you can still find plenty of peace and quiet. Fun fact: The traditional Frisian sport of ‘fierljeppen’, which involves pole vaulting over a canal, continues to thrive in It Heidenskip. There is also a fort in the area.
Historic city of Workum
You cycle into the centre of Workum via the railway bridge. Before you know it, you are in the De Merk market square. The buildings around the square include the St Gertrude Church with its freestanding tower and the Workum Heritage Museum (Museum Warkums Erfskip). Workum is also the birthplace of Jopie Huisman, a self-taught artist who went on to become famous. You can learn more about his life and work at the Jopie Huisman Museum.
Nijhuizum
You continue on your way to the village of Nijhuizum, where you will find the smallest church in Friesland. Turn left and head for the Mûntsebuorsterpolder nature reserve and the Brekkenpaad lakeside trail. Here you can see beautiful views of Oudegaaster Brekken (Aldegeaster Brekken) lake on the right. Just before the end of the cycle path, you will see Doris Mooltsje, a black spiderhead mill built in 1780. At the end of the cycle path, turn right towards the village of Oudega.
Sandfirden
After Oudega, it is worth turning off between junctions 32 and 33 to visit Sandfirden, or Sânfurd as it is known in Frisian, a small, beautifully situated village on a peninsula between two
lakes in southwest Friesland. The village consists of a church, and a few houses and farms. A lovely place to stop and take in the tranquil natural surroundings. Then continue back towards Gaastmeer where the bike ride ends.
Sights on this route
Gaastmeer (De Gaastmar)
Gaastmeer is de ideale plaats om aan de drukte van de dag te ontsnappen en te genieten van rust en ruimte.
Workum (Warkum)
Workum (or Warkum as we say in Friesland), is one of the famous Frisian cities that has enjoyed city rights since 1399. Located on the shores of the former Zuiderzee and bordering the Frisian lakes.
11Fountains Workum
For centuries Workum’s city arms on ‘De Waag’ have been supported by two lions. They are naive and their theatrical pose prompts laughter.
Jopie Huisman Museum
The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Frisian self-taught master painter Jopie Huisman. His love of nature and his compassion are a recurrent theme.
Nijhúzumer Tsjerke
De kerk van Nijhuizum is de kleinste van Friesland, in 1721 opgetrokken uit de restanten van een ouder gebouw. Het is een bescheiden kerkje met een kerktoren en een eenvoudig interieur.
Monnikenburenmolen / Nijhuizumermolen
Spinnekopmolen vlakbij Nijhuizum en wordt ingezet als poldermolen.
Mûntsebuorsterpolder
In het voorjaar is het topdrukte in de Mûntsebuorsterpolder. De grote aantallen kleine rietganzen maken dan plaats voor de weidevogels. Onze nationale vogel de grutto en de tureluur met zijn lange...
Aldegeaster Brekken
Het water van de Aldegeaster Brekken ligt vlakbij het dorp Oudega SWF.
Ankertsjerke Oudega SWF
Centraal in het van oorsprong middeleeuwse waterdorp Oudega vind je de Ankertsjerke. Gelegen op een klein omheind kerkhof pal aan de oost-westas waarlangs het dorp ontstond. Een weelderige klimop hult de zuidgevel in een dikke groene jas.
Gaastmeer (De Gaastmar)
Gaastmeer is de ideale plaats om aan de drukte van de dag te ontsnappen en te genieten van rust en ruimte.
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South Loop of the De 8 van Grou Cycle and Ferry Route
South Loop of the De 8 van Grou Cycle and Ferry Route
(34.7 km)Grou -
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
(15.7 km)Sneek -
Fietsroute midden Friesland: Akkrum, Heerenveen, De Deelen
Fietsroute midden Friesland: Akkrum, Heerenveen, De Deelen
(40.0 km)Akkrum
