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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Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1(30.3 km)Wolvega -
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13(9.1 km)Oranjewoud -
Walking route Langweer, Scharsterbrug en Vegelinbossen
Walking route Langweer, Scharsterbrug en Vegelinbossen(13.0 km)Langweer -
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 -
Dokkum - Wouterswoude | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 13
Dokkum - Wouterswoude | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 13(16.5 km)Dokkum -
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 -
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 -
Oenkerk - Leeuwarden | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 15
Oenkerk - Leeuwarden | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 15(15.3 km)Oenkerk -
Giethoorn - Westeinde - Belt-Schutsloot | Stellingenpad: etappe 4
Giethoorn - Westeinde - Belt-Schutsloot | Stellingenpad: etappe 4(12.6 km)Giethoorn -
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
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 -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - II
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - II(49.2 km)Franeker -
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer(26.2 km)Engwierum -
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen(26.0 km)Earnewald -
Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.
Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.(36.0 km)Oosterlittens -
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar(46.4 km)Feanwâlden -
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route(205.3 km)Oudehaske -
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje(51.0 km)IJlst -
Edible Friesland - South Friese Wouden Woods Food Route
Edible Friesland - South Friese Wouden Woods Food Route(66.0 km)Wolvega -
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum(41.6 km)Anjum -
Fietsen à la carte - La Douce in Waterland
Fietsen à la carte - La Douce in Waterland(43.0 km)Oudemirdum -
Rondje Balk - Heeg | Vaartocht en fietsroute
Rondje Balk - Heeg | Vaartocht en fietsroute(29.3 km)Balk -
Museum fietsroute Bolsward-Wommels-Afsluitdijk
Museum fietsroute Bolsward-Wommels-Afsluitdijk(57.4 km)Bolsward
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 -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - II
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - II(49.2 km)Franeker -
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer
Vogels spotten langs Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer(26.2 km)Engwierum -
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen
Fryske Gea Route - Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen(26.0 km)Earnewald -
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1(30.3 km)Wolvega -
Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.
Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.(36.0 km)Oosterlittens -
Rondje Gerkesklooster - De Lauwers | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje Gerkesklooster - De Lauwers | SUP- en kanoroute(19.0 km)Gerkesklooster -
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar
Rondje Fryske Wâlden en het Burgumer Mar(46.4 km)Feanwâlden -
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route
Space in Waterland van Friesland | Cycling route(205.3 km)Oudehaske -
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje(51.0 km)IJlst -
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13(9.1 km)Oranjewoud -
Edible Friesland - South Friese Wouden Woods Food Route
Edible Friesland - South Friese Wouden Woods Food Route(66.0 km)Wolvega -
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum
Schilderachtige dorpjes en Elfstedenstad Dokkum(41.6 km)Anjum -
Fietsen à la carte - La Douce in Waterland
Fietsen à la carte - La Douce in Waterland(43.0 km)Oudemirdum
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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.