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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Drachten - De Wilp | Section 5 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Drachten - De Wilp | Section 5 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(26.6 km)Drachten -
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11(15.7 km)Berlikum -
Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9
Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9(18.0 km)Kimswerd -
Circular Walk through Allardsoog |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 1
Circular Walk through Allardsoog |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 1(14.4 km)Bakkeveen -
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility(11.0 km)Olterterp -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1(13.9 km)Lauwersoog -
Damwâld – Kollum | Section 4 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Damwâld – Kollum | Section 4 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(18.5 km)Damwâld -
Lippenhuizen - Tijnje | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 4
Lippenhuizen - Tijnje | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 4(20.2 km)Lippenhuizen -
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 -
Workum-Witmarsum | Liberation route: section 4
Workum-Witmarsum | Liberation route: section 4(37.1 km)Workum -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Kollumeroord - Dokkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 3
Kollumeroord - Dokkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 3(17.4 km)Kollumerpomp -
Oldeberkoop - Bontebok | Section 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Oldeberkoop - Bontebok | Section 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(13.9 km)Oldeberkoop -
De Wilp - Wijnjewoude | Section 6 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
De Wilp - Wijnjewoude | Section 6 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(16.2 km)De Wilp -
It Wikelslân Nature Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park
It Wikelslân Nature Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park(5.0 km)Earnewâld -
Wandelroute Noarderleech
Wandelroute NoarderleechBreeding season: limited accessible(5.6 km)Hallum
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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Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad
Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad(39.0 km)Buitenpost -
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route(42.0 km)Engwierum -
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel(35.0 km)Heeg -
Van strand naar stad: Makkum - Bolsward | Fietsrondje
Van strand naar stad: Makkum - Bolsward | Fietsrondje(47.7 km)Makkum -
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum(41.6 km)Anjum -
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 1
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 1(50.1 km)Harlingen -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV(55.0 km)Oentsjerk -
Pontjesroute Akkrum, Terherne, Sneek, Joure
Pontjesroute Akkrum, Terherne, Sneek, Joure(54.0 km)Akkrum -
‘The Other Friesland’: Heerenveen - De Deelen - Oranjewoud
‘The Other Friesland’: Heerenveen - De Deelen - Oranjewoud(50.5 km)Heerenveen -
Section 1: Sneek - Stavoren | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 1: Sneek - Stavoren | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route(75.0 km)Sneek -
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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Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad
Foodroute van Wouden, Mieden naar voormalig Wad(39.0 km)Buitenpost -
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route
Edible Friesland - Lauwersmeer Lake-Wadden Sea Coast Food Route(42.0 km)Engwierum -
Drachten - De Wilp | Section 5 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Drachten - De Wilp | Section 5 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(26.6 km)Drachten -
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11
Berlikum - Hallumerhoek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 11(15.7 km)Berlikum -
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel(35.0 km)Heeg -
E-chopper pontjesroute rondje Friese meren
E-chopper pontjesroute rondje Friese meren(64.9 km)Makkum -
Van strand naar stad: Makkum - Bolsward | Fietsrondje
Van strand naar stad: Makkum - Bolsward | Fietsrondje(47.7 km)Makkum -
Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9
Wadden Sea Dike - Herbaijum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 9(18.0 km)Kimswerd -
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum(41.6 km)Anjum -
Circular Walk through Allardsoog |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 1
Circular Walk through Allardsoog |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 1(14.4 km)Bakkeveen -
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility
Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility(11.0 km)Olterterp
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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.