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Sneekermeer View | Walking Route

(14 km)

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Walking route from Terherne along the shores of the Sneekermeer and through small Frisian villages.4

From Terherne, also known as the Kameleon village, you walk through the village and across the Slechte Dijk. Here you have a beautiful view of the Sneekermeer [Snitsermar]. The route also takes you past the Sâltpoel lake.

Following the shores of the lakes, you’ll arrive in the village of Goingarijp, where you’ll pass a traditional klokkenstoel – a wooden bell tower with one or more bells.

Across the meadows, the route continues to Terkaple before looping back to Terherne.

Locations on this route

Tourist Information Terherne

You are welcome at the Tourist Information in Terherne for all tourist information about the region. Here, a team of enthusiastic volunteers is ready to provide you with all the information you need!

Tourist Information Terherne

Kameleondorp Terherne

Discover the village Lenten. Look at the village where Hielke and Sietse lived.

Kameleondorp Terherne

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.

Terherne
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Strandje bij Terherne

Strandje bij Terherne

Sneekermeer

The Sneekermeer (Frisian and official: Snitser Mar) is, of course, known for the Sneekweek, the annual sailing races held on this lake.

Sneekermeer
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Sâltpoel

The Sâltpoel near Terherne borders the Goingarijpsterpoelen and the Sneekermeer and is connected to the Terkaplesterpoelen. It was created by ancient salt extraction and is part of the Natura 2000 area.

Sâltpoel

Goaiingarypster Puollen

The Goingarijpster Puollen is connected to the Sneekermeer at multiple locations.

Goaiingarypster Puollen
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Church and bell tower Goïngarijp

The church with the detached bell tower in Goingarijp is once again a gem in the Frisian landscape. The stained glass windows from 1770 are a beautiful attraction for tourists.

Church and bell tower Goïngarijp
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Church of Terkaple

The church of Terkaple has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, with several church buildings leaving their mark on the site over the centuries.

Church of Terkaple
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