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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Jan Durkspolder Wetland Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park
Jan Durkspolder Wetland Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park(8.0 km)Eernewoude -
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen en Engwierum
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen en Engwierum(4.5 km)Engwierum -
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 -
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2(15.5 km)Bolsward -
Burgumermar - Eastermar | Circular Walk 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Burgumermar - Eastermar | Circular Walk 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(28.0 km)Burgum -
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5(24.3 km)Ferwert -
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen(15.8 km)Oudemirdum -
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen, Ee en Lauwersmeer
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen, Ee en Lauwersmeer(15.5 km)Engwierum -
Walking route Langweer, Scharsterbrug en Vegelinbossen
Walking route Langweer, Scharsterbrug en Vegelinbossen(13.0 km)Langweer -
Leeuwarden - Mantgum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 1
Leeuwarden - Mantgum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 1(21.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Oosterwolde - Drents Friese Wold | Circular Walk 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Oosterwolde - Drents Friese Wold | Circular Walk 9 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(25.0 km)Oosterwolde -
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Feanwâlden
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Feanwâlden(12.7 km)Tytsjerk -
Witmarsum - Harlingen | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 11
Witmarsum - Harlingen | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 11(16.9 km)Witmarsum -
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen(5.5 km)Earnewâld
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 -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route(50.0 km)Stavoren -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV(55.0 km)Oentsjerk -
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel
Fietsroute langs de historie van de palinghandel(35.0 km)Heeg -
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje(31.4 km)Bolsward -
Edible Friesland - Frisian Lakes Food Route
Edible Friesland - Frisian Lakes Food Route(56.0 km)Oudega SWF -
Edible Friesland - Leeuwarden-Burgum Food Route
Edible Friesland - Leeuwarden-Burgum Food Route(39.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Rondje Sneekermeer met pontjes | Fietsroute
Rondje Sneekermeer met pontjes | Fietsroute(34.2 km)Terherne
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 -
Jan Durkspolder Wetland Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park
Jan Durkspolder Wetland Reserve Walk | De Alde Feanen National Park(8.0 km)Eernewoude -
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen en Engwierum
Rondwandeling Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen en Engwierum(4.5 km)Engwierum -
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 -
Rondje Earnewâld - Alde Feanen | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje Earnewâld - Alde Feanen | SUP- en kanoroute(6.7 km)Earnewâld -
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2(15.5 km)Bolsward -
Burgumermar - Eastermar | Circular Walk 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Burgumermar - Eastermar | Circular Walk 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(28.0 km)Burgum -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route(50.0 km)Stavoren -
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5(24.3 km)Ferwert -
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen(15.8 km)Oudemirdum -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV(55.0 km)Oentsjerk
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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.