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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Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag(2.0 km)Beetsterzwaag -
Giethoorn - Westeinde - Belt-Schutsloot | Stellingenpad: etappe 4
Giethoorn - Westeinde - Belt-Schutsloot | Stellingenpad: etappe 4(12.6 km)Giethoorn -
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4(18.3 km)Balk -
Tour of Leeuwarden | Section 0 – Preamble
Tour of Leeuwarden | Section 0 – Preamble(12.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Natuur en cultuur rondom Feanwâlden en De Falom
Natuur en cultuur rondom Feanwâlden en De Falom(14.6 km)Feanwâlden -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
Liberation battle on Frisian soil | Liberation Route
Liberation battle on Frisian soil | Liberation Route(36.7 km)Wolvega -
Hallumerhoek - Dokkum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 12
Hallumerhoek - Dokkum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 12(20.9 km)Hallum -
Franeker and the liberation | Liberation route
Franeker and the liberation | Liberation route(13.6 km)Hitzum -
Dokkum - Sint Benedictuskerk church - Claercamp Monastery| Circular Walk 5 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Dokkum - Sint Benedictuskerk church - Claercamp Monastery| Circular Walk 5 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(30.5 km)Dokkum -
Long circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes
Long circular walk through the Bakkeveense Duinen dunes(8.5 km)Bakkeveen -
Wyldemerk - Stavoren | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 5
Wyldemerk - Stavoren | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 5(21.7 km)Oudemirdum -
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(17.3 km)Kollum
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 -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route(64.0 km)Dronryp -
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum(50.0 km)Heerenveen -
Edible Friesland - Gaasterland Food Route
Edible Friesland - Gaasterland Food Route(37.0 km)Sondel -
Rabobank Route | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen
Rabobank Route | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen(36.0 km)Earnewoude -
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar(46.4 km)Feanwâlden -
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren(38.5 km)Workum
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 -
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag(2.0 km)Beetsterzwaag -
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route
Section 2: Stavoren - Harlingen | Eleven Cities Bicycle Route(50.0 km)Stavoren -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route(64.0 km)Dronryp -
Tour Oudega - Sandfirden | SUP and Canoe Route
Tour Oudega - Sandfirden | SUP and Canoe Route(10.0 km)Oudega -
Giethoorn - Westeinde - Belt-Schutsloot | Stellingenpad: etappe 4
Giethoorn - Westeinde - Belt-Schutsloot | Stellingenpad: etappe 4(12.6 km)Giethoorn -
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum
Fietsrondje Heerenveen, Nye Skou, Akkrum(50.0 km)Heerenveen
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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.