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Staandemastroute

(102 km)

This route runs along the famous eleven-city route bridge of Bartlehiem, where you sail to starboard towards the picturesque village of Oudkerk. From Oudkerk you sail via ‘De Moark’ towards the Tegeltjes Bridge where it’s definitely worthwhile to disembark to have a look at the photographs of the Elfstedentocht (Eleven-city skating tour) participants. Maybe you’ll see someone you know!

Sights on this route

Starting point:

8531 DH Lemmer
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Lemmer

Lemmer is the ultimate combination of beach, coziness, and UNESCO World Heritage.

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Lemmer

Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world

Visit the largest steam pumping station in the world!

Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world

Groote Brekken

The Groote Brekken (Frisian: de Grutte Brekken) is also referred to as Lemster Brekken.

Groote Brekken

The Kûfurd

The Kûfurd is a lake located on the border of Súdwest-Fryslân and De Fryske Marren.

The Kûfurd

Kolmeersland Starteiland Sneekermeer

Just outside Sneek, in the Sneekermeer, lies Kolmeersland, also known as Starteiland, which is best known for the sailing races during Sneekweek and skûtsjesilen. You can moor at one of the marinas around the island.

Kolmeersland Starteiland Sneekermeer

Terherne

Terherne is known as the Kameleon village and is an island in the Sneekermeer. On one side, you'll find the lake, and on the other side, the Terhernster ponds.

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Terherne

Grou

Grou is a touristy yet characteristic watersports village in the heart of Friesland with a lively center.

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Grou

Jachthaven Leeuwarden

Jachthaven Leeuwarden is a beautiful marina near Leeuwarden. The marina is approximately 15 minutes by boat from the city. Water sports enthusiasts can spend the night peacefully and safely on the boat and / or in a camper.

Jachthaven Leeuwarden

Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)

Friesland has been an agricultural province for centuries. Since time immemorial, farmers have kept livestock and worked the land. In the Frisian Agricultural Museum, you (re)experience the valuable traces that all those agricultural activities have...

Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)

Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)

Leeuwarden, or Ljouwert as we say in Friesland, is buzzing. From tourists and students to locals. From unforgettable adventures to wandering through cozy little streets.

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Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)

City Park and Marina De Prinsentuin

In 1648, a park/pleasure garden was constructed on this site by order of Prince Willem Frederik of Nassau. A tribute to the end of the 80 years war and the peace of Münster. This part of the city would remain closed to the public for another 150 years.

City Park and Marina De Prinsentuin

Bartlehiem Bridge - Elfstedentocht

Bartlehiem has no city rights, it is not even a village, but this hamlet is a world-famous place on the Elfstedenroute ("Eleven Cities Route").

Bartlehiem Bridge - Elfstedentocht Eleven Cities Bridge Bartlehiem

Artwork Maarten van der Weijden

Artwork Maarten van der Weijden who had to stop his Elfstedenzwemtocht in Burdaard in 2018.

Artwork Maarten van der Weijden Image of Maarten van de Weijden Elfstedentocht

National Park 'Lauwersmeer'

National Park Lauwersmeer is a nature reserve in the northern part of the Netherlands. It was established in 2003 and covers an area of around 60 square kilometers.

National Park 'Lauwersmeer'

End point:

9133 CA Lauwersoog
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