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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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 -
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2(15.5 km)Bolsward -
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2(18.6 km)Mantgum -
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(15.5 km)Terband -
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 -
Wolvega - Blesdijke - Lendevallei | Circular Walk 10 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Wolvega - Blesdijke - Lendevallei | Circular Walk 10 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(21.0 km)Wolvega -
IJlst-Workum | Liberation route: section 3
IJlst-Workum | Liberation route: section 3(22.8 km)IJlst -
Raerd - Akkrum | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 7
Raerd - Akkrum | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 7(20.4 km)Raerd -
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13(9.1 km)Oranjewoud -
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Suwâld - Leeuwarden
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Suwâld - Leeuwarden(18.8 km)Hurdegaryp -
Anjum - Ezumazijl - Weerd Convent | Circular Walk 3 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Anjum - Ezumazijl - Weerd Convent | Circular Walk 3 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(22.0 km)Anjum -
Witmarsum - Harlingen | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 11
Witmarsum - Harlingen | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 11(16.9 km)Witmarsum -
Herbaijum - Berlikum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 10
Herbaijum - Berlikum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 10(19.8 km)Herbaijum -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 1
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 1(61.1 km)Harlingen -
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE(12.5 km)Hegebeintum -
Wouterswoude - Oenkerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 14
Wouterswoude - Oenkerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 14(18.4 km)Wouterswoude
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 -
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum(50.0 km)Heerenveen -
Rondje Lauwersmeer Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen
Rondje Lauwersmeer Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen(43.0 km)Engwierum -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 1
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 1(61.1 km)Harlingen
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 -
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5
Ferwert-Hallum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 5(24.3 km)Ferwert -
Waterbeleefroute: Waterstadstour | Binnenstad Leeuwarden
Waterbeleefroute: Waterstadstour | Binnenstad Leeuwarden(4.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum(50.0 km)Heerenveen -
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9(10.2 km)Bolsward -
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2
Bolsward - Hartwerd | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Circular walk 2(15.5 km)Bolsward -
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2(18.6 km)Mantgum -
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(15.5 km)Terband -
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 -
A round through the center of Makkum | SUP and Canoe Route
A round through the center of Makkum | SUP and Canoe Route(4.6 km)Makkum
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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.