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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Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute(13.8 km)Aldeboarn -
Kollumeroord - Dokkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 3
Kollumeroord - Dokkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 3(17.4 km)Kollumerpomp -
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4(18.3 km)Balk -
Hiking along the IJsselmeer Coast Workum and Hindeloopen
Hiking along the IJsselmeer Coast Workum and Hindeloopen(20.0 km)Ferwoude -
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk(6.9 km)Oentsjerk -
Raerd - Akkrum | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 7
Raerd - Akkrum | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 7(20.4 km)Raerd -
Ureterp - Bakkeveen | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 11
Ureterp - Bakkeveen | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 11(12.3 km)Ureterp -
Surhuizum – Rottevalle | Section 7 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Surhuizum – Rottevalle | Section 7 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(13.9 km)Surhuizum -
Long circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes
Long circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes(8.5 km)Bakkeveen -
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Tytsjerk - Leeuwarden
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Tytsjerk - Leeuwarden(11.4 km)Hurdegaryp -
Westervelde - Appelscha | Stellingenpad: etappe 12
Westervelde - Appelscha | Stellingenpad: etappe 12(25.2 km)Westervelde -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 2
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 2(36.0 km)Ferwert -
Stavoren - Workum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 6
Stavoren - Workum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 6(17.7 km)Stavoren -
Wandelroute Noarderleech
Wandelroute NoarderleechBreeding season: limited accessible(5.6 km)Hallum -
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen(65.0 km)Appelscha -
Sneek - Balk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 3
Sneek - Balk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 3(23.4 km)Sneek -
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11(15.7 km)Berlikum
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 -
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route(145.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust(59.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Eastermar - Surhuisterveen
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Eastermar - Surhuisterveen(35.8 km)Eastermar -
Cycling route Joure - Nannewiid - Heerenveen
Cycling route Joure - Nannewiid - Heerenveen(37.3 km)Joure -
Van strand naar stad: Makkum - Bolsward | Fietsrondje
Van strand naar stad: Makkum - Bolsward | Fietsrondje(47.7 km)Makkum -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - I
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - I(24.8 km)Leeuwarden -
Edible Friesland - Gaasterland Food Route
Edible Friesland - Gaasterland Food Route(37.0 km)Sondel -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 2
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 2(36.0 km)Ferwert -
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen
Historische wandel-/fietsroute RAAF-dorpen(65.0 km)Appelscha -
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud
Het Andere Friesland: Jubbega-Hoornsterzwaag-Oranjewoud(55.7 km)Jubbega -
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
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 -
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute(13.8 km)Aldeboarn -
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route(145.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Kollumeroord - Dokkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 3
Kollumeroord - Dokkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 3(17.4 km)Kollumerpomp -
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust(59.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Langweer - Woudsend - Heeg | Sailing route
Langweer - Woudsend - Heeg | Sailing route(25.6 km)Langweer -
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4(18.3 km)Balk -
Hiking along the IJsselmeer Coast Workum and Hindeloopen
Hiking along the IJsselmeer Coast Workum and Hindeloopen(20.0 km)Ferwoude -
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk
Historische route door Oentsjerk en Aldtsjerk(6.9 km)Oentsjerk -
Heerenveen - Nannewiid | SUP- en kanoroute
Heerenveen - Nannewiid | SUP- en kanoroute(7.5 km)Heerenveen -
Rondje centrum Dokkum en het Grutdjip | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje centrum Dokkum en het Grutdjip | SUP- en kanoroute(6.5 km)Oostrum -
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute
Alternatief Fries traject Staande Mastroute | Vaarroute(62.6 km)Harlingen
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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.