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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Door It Lege Midden, en met pontje over de Nije Feart
Door It Lege Midden, en met pontje over de Nije FeartBreeding season: not accessible
(21.2 km)Aldeboarn -
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(15.5 km)Terband -
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(18.5 km)Earnewâld -
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
(5.5 km)Earnewâld -
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
(12.5 km)Hegebeintum -
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
(10.5 km)Vledderveen -
Blokzijl - Ossenzijl | Stellingenpad: etappe 6
Blokzijl - Ossenzijl | Stellingenpad: etappe 6
(11.5 km)Blokzijl -
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 -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
(21 km)Eernewoude -
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
(17.4 km)Workum -
Akkrum - Raerd | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 6
Akkrum - Raerd | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 6
(9.8 km)Akkrum -
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 -
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(14.6 km)Anjum -
Wolvega - De Hoeve - Oldeberkoop | Stellingenpad: etappe 8
Wolvega - De Hoeve - Oldeberkoop | Stellingenpad: etappe 8
(23.8 km)Wolvega -
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1
(30.3 km)Wolvega -
Bakkeveen - Wijnjeterper Skar |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 2
Bakkeveen - Wijnjeterper Skar |Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 2
(14.7 km)Allardsoog -
Around Lake Nannewijd | Liberation route
Around Lake Nannewijd | Liberation route
(28.5 km)Heerenveen -
Door It Lege Midden, en met pontje over de Nije Feart
Door It Lege Midden, en met pontje over de Nije FeartBreeding season: not accessible
(21.2 km)Aldeboarn -
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Terband Heerenveen | Section 11 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(15.5 km)Terband -
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(18.5 km)Earnewâld -
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
(5.5 km)Earnewâld -
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
(12.5 km)Hegebeintum -
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
(10.5 km)Vledderveen -
Blokzijl - Ossenzijl | Stellingenpad: etappe 6
Blokzijl - Ossenzijl | Stellingenpad: etappe 6
(11.5 km)Blokzijl
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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Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
(31.4 km)Bolsward -
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
(29 km)Buitenpost -
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend routeLimited access
(145 km)Leeuwarden -
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
(59 km)Leeuwarden -
Fietsroute uitkijktorens Zuidoost Friesland
Fietsroute uitkijktorens Zuidoost Friesland
(100 km)Ravenswoud -
Heerenveen-De Heide: waterrijk Friesland
Heerenveen-De Heide: waterrijk Friesland
(38.7 km)Heerenveen -
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen
(26 km)Earnewald -
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 -
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
(46.4 km)Feanwâlden -
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
(50 km)Heerenveen -
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
(31.4 km)Bolsward -
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
(29 km)Buitenpost -
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend routeLimited access
(145 km)Leeuwarden
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 Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
(59 km)Leeuwarden -
Akkrum - Raerd | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 6
Akkrum - Raerd | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 6
(9.8 km)Akkrum -
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 -
Fietsroute uitkijktorens Zuidoost Friesland
Fietsroute uitkijktorens Zuidoost Friesland
(100 km)Ravenswoud -
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(14.6 km)Anjum -
Rondje Earnewâld - Jan Durkspolder | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje Earnewâld - Jan Durkspolder | SUP- en kanoroute
(7 km)Earnewâld -
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(18.5 km)Earnewâld -
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
(5.5 km)Earnewâld -
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
(12.5 km)Hegebeintum -
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
(10.5 km)Vledderveen -
Blokzijl - Ossenzijl | Stellingenpad: etappe 6
Blokzijl - Ossenzijl | Stellingenpad: etappe 6
(11.5 km)Blokzijl -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Buitenpost - Jistrum
(29 km)Buitenpost -
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend routeLimited access
(145 km)Leeuwarden -
Tour Langweer - Goingarijp - Broek | Sailing route
Tour Langweer - Goingarijp - Broek | Sailing route
(16 km)Langweer -
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 -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
(21 km)Eernewoude -
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
Workum - Bolsward | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 7
(17.4 km)Workum -
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
Foodroute Middelsee: Oud en nieuw land aan de waddenkust
(59 km)Leeuwarden -
Akkrum - Raerd | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 6
Akkrum - Raerd | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 6
(9.8 km)Akkrum -
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 -
Fietsroute uitkijktorens Zuidoost Friesland
Fietsroute uitkijktorens Zuidoost Friesland
(100 km)Ravenswoud -
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(14.6 km)Anjum -
Rondje Earnewâld - Jan Durkspolder | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje Earnewâld - Jan Durkspolder | SUP- en kanoroute
(7 km)Earnewâld -
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
Ontdek levendig Leeuwarden en het rustgevende buitengebied
(41.7 km)Leeuwarden -
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Earnewâld – Burgum | Section 10 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(18.5 km)Earnewâld -
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
Earnewâld: toeristisch hart van De Alde Feanen
(5.5 km)Earnewâld -
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
FROM HISTORICAL TERP TO TERP OF THE FUTURE
(12.5 km)Hegebeintum -
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
Doorsteek Noordwolde | Stellingenpad: etappe 15
(10.5 km)Vledderveen
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