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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De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(18.3 km)Kootstertille -
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1(13.9 km)Lauwersoog -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4(18.3 km)Balk -
Wadden SeaWalk from Holwerd to Ameland | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail
Wadden SeaWalk from Holwerd to Ameland | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail(19.7 km)Holwerd -
Hunehuis - Steenwijk - Giethoorn | Stellingenpad: etappe 3
Hunehuis - Steenwijk - Giethoorn | Stellingenpad: etappe 3(20.6 km)Darp -
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1
Wolvega-Akkrum | Liberation route: section 1(30.3 km)Wolvega -
Liberation battle on Frisian soil | Liberation Route
Liberation battle on Frisian soil | Liberation Route(36.7 km)Wolvega -
Donkerbroek - Bakkeveen - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 10
Donkerbroek - Bakkeveen - Haulerwijk | Stellingenpad: etappe 10(28.1 km)Donkerbroek -
Tour of Leeuwarden | Section 0 – Preamble
Tour of Leeuwarden | Section 0 – Preamble(12.0 km)Leeuwarden -
Akkrum-IJlst | Liberation route: section 2
Akkrum-IJlst | Liberation route: section 2(25.2 km)Akkrum -
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute
Op ontdekking tussen Boarn en Akkrum | Wandelroute(13.8 km)Aldeboarn -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3(60.0 km)Koarnjum -
Wijnjewoude - Lippenhuizen | Section 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Wijnjewoude - Lippenhuizen | Section 7 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(21.5 km)Wijnjewoude -
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13
Rondje Oranjewoud | Koningspad XL Hiking Trail Network: Section 13(9.1 km)Oranjewoud -
Heerenveen - Wolvega | Section 12 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Heerenveen - Wolvega | Section 12 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route(24.7 km)Heerenveen -
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
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 -
Fietsroute langs prachtige Waddendorpjes
Fietsroute langs prachtige WaddendorpjesBreeding season: limited accessible(36.4 km)STIENS -
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers(42.0 km)Eernewoude -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - III
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - III(65.5 km)Heerenveen -
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route(38.1 km)Hindeloopen -
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail
Pure Architecture Route - Welcome to Manhattan Water Adventure Trail(8.5 km)Leeuwarden -
Ontdek het mooie van Heerenveen en Wolvega
Ontdek het mooie van Heerenveen en Wolvega(45.3 km)Heerenveen -
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3
Mini fiets- en wandelvakantie Friesland - Etappe 3(60.0 km)Koarnjum -
Eleven Villages Route - A cycling tour of Frisian villages
Eleven Villages Route - A cycling tour of Frisian villages(171.0 km)Balk -
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route
LF Frisian Coast and Middelzee weekend route(145.0 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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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 -
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
De Kooten – Surhuizum | Section 6 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area(18.3 km)Kootstertille -
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1
Lauwersoog - Zoutkamp | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 1(13.9 km)Lauwersoog -
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8
Franeker - Bolsward | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 8(23.3 km)Franeker -
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail
De Alde Feanen National Park XL Hiking Trail(21.0 km)Eernewoude -
Rondje Earnewâld - Jan Durkspolder | SUP- en kanoroute
Rondje Earnewâld - Jan Durkspolder | SUP- en kanoroute(7.0 km)Earnewâld -
Fietsroute langs prachtige Waddendorpjes
Fietsroute langs prachtige WaddendorpjesBreeding season: limited accessible(36.4 km)STIENS -
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4
Balk - Wyldemerk | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 4(18.3 km)Balk -
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers(42.0 km)Eernewoude -
Wadden SeaWalk from Holwerd to Ameland | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail
Wadden SeaWalk from Holwerd to Ameland | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail(19.7 km)Holwerd -
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - III
Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - III(65.5 km)Heerenveen -
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route
From city to city: Hindeloopen - Workum - Stavoren | Cycling route(38.1 km)Hindeloopen -
Hunehuis - Steenwijk - Giethoorn | Stellingenpad: etappe 3
Hunehuis - Steenwijk - Giethoorn | Stellingenpad: etappe 3(20.6 km)Darp
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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.