Routes in Friesland | Walking, cycling, boating and more
There’s nothing wrong with jumping in your car for a quick trip from Amsterdam to Holwerd. But you don’t have to do that in Friesland. It’s an area made for biking and walking. No mountains to face, no drops for taking your foot off the gas. There are winding paths through thirteen different landscapes and over rolling dikes. Watch out for the sheep when cycling over the dikes. They maintain our dikes but don’t take their fellow road users into consideration.
walking trails
Take a walk in Friesland! Whether you like long-distance walks or prefer a detour: Friesland.nl has all the walking routes ready for you. Here you will find hiking trails over winding dikes, through the Eleven Cities, along the water or deep through the forest. Go on foot through the varied Frisian landscape and enjoy every step. Our network of walking nodes ensures that you never get lost.
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Pingjumer Gulden Halsband (Gold Collar of Pingjum)
Pingjumer Gulden Halsband (Gold Collar of Pingjum)(14.8 km)Witmarsum -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
Short circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes
Short circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes(3.5 km)Bakkeveen -
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5(24.3 km)Ferwert -
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9(10.2 km)Bolsward -
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(16.1 km)Aldtsjerk -
Adellijke wandeling door Oentsjerk en Mûnein
Adellijke wandeling door Oentsjerk en Mûnein(5.5 km)Oentsjerk -
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen, Ee en Lauwersmeer
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen, Ee en Lauwersmeer(15.5 km)Engwierum -
Walking route Langweer - Teroele - Sint Nicolaasga
Walking route Langweer - Teroele - Sint Nicolaasga(14.0 km)Langweer -
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility(11.0 km)Olterterp -
Leeuwarden - Mantgum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 1
Leeuwarden - Mantgum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 1(21.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Suwâld - Leeuwarden
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Suwâld - Leeuwarden(18.8 km)Hurdegaryp -
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Elfbergen en Lycklamabos
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Elfbergen en Lycklamabos(11.5 km)Oudemirdum -
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2(15.5 km)Bolsward -
Walking Route Makkumer Zuidwaard
Walking Route Makkumer ZuidwaardBreeding season: limited accessible(3.1 km)Makkum -
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen(15.8 km)Oudemirdum
cycling routes
You see so much when you go cycling. Exploring Friesland is perfect by bike, because the best cycling junction network in the Netherlands is waiting for you here. We have plenty of choice of short and long cycling routes. For example, the routes take you past the famous Eleven Cities, but you will also discover undiscovered Frisian regions. Jump on your bike, e-bike, cargo bike or mountain bike!
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Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route(42.0 km)Engwierum -
Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad
Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad(39.0 km)Buitenpost -
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren(38.5 km)Workum -
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route(38.1 km)Hindeloopen -
Edible Friesland - Gaasterland Food Route
Edible Friesland - Gaasterland Food Route(37.0 km)Sondel -
Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.
Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.(36.0 km)Oosterlittens -
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum(41.6 km)Anjum -
Edible Friesland - Franeker-Harlingen Food Route
Edible Friesland - Franeker-Harlingen Food Route(42.0 km)Kimswerd -
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen(26.0 km)Earnewald
boating
Around the block by boat? Floating on the shiny waves in a dinghy? You feel in your waterway that you want to discover the Frisian lakes or undiscovered routes such as the Acht van Grou or the Turfroute. There is probably a route that you don't know like the back of your hand yet. Book a house on the water, rent a boat, order a picnic basket and go on the water.
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Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route(42.0 km)Engwierum -
Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad
Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad(39.0 km)Buitenpost -
Pingjumer Gulden Halsband (Gold Collar of Pingjum)
Pingjumer Gulden Halsband (Gold Collar of Pingjum)(14.8 km)Witmarsum -
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje(15.7 km)Sneek -
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
Short circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes
Short circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes(3.5 km)Bakkeveen -
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5(24.3 km)Ferwert
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11fountains
11fountainsFriesland has the 11fountains; also called the new cultural heritage of Friesland. Eleven international top artists designed the 11fountains. Visit the fountains, listen to the splashing water and be inspired by the beautiful works of art. An 11fountains walking route is a short route, perfect to explore the city in an afternoon. While walking the route, there is plenty of time to wander off and explore the highlights along it.