De Lytse Marren cycling route
This cycling route leads through the Frisian countryside, along the towpath next to the Warkumer Trekfeart waterway, past lakes with their scenic reeds and water views and through picturesque Frisian villages with their cultural and historical monuments. The route starts in Bolsward. The magnificent old city centre with its picturesque canals and ornate city hall is worth seeing. The famous Sonnema Beerenburg herbal liqueur is distilled here and the Broerekerk church is just one of many impressive monuments and historical buildings.
If you like panoramic views, you will be in your element in this area! There is always a breeze here so the sky is always beautifully clear as you cycle through lots of pretty little villages where time seems to have stood still.
Sights on this route
Tourist Information Bolsward
In Bolsward, you will find the Tourist Information at the museum store of Museum de Tiid. Here, a team of enthusiastic locals is ready to provide you with all the information you need!
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Tourist Information Bolsward
Tourist Information Bolsward![](https://assets.plaece.nl/thumb/62YdBL6RIUz7OIDyKS_Svn0vtw3X2g8MZN0PKL1cGn4/resizing_type:fit/width:425/height:0/gravity:sm/enlarge:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9hc3NldHMucGxhZWNlLm5sL29kcC1mcmllc2xhbmQvaW1hZ2UvZGUtdGlpZC0xLWxyLTE2NTIwNDE2MzVfMTg5MTk2MTY1OC5qcGVn.jpeg)
VVV Bolsward, in Museum De Tiid. Onderdeel van Cultuur Historisch Centrum 'De Tiid'
Jongemastraat 2
8701 JD Bolsward
Bolsward (Boalsert)
Bolsward, or Boalsert as we say in Friesland, is the city where history and architecture play a leading role. Let yourself be carried away by the rich history of this eleven cities city.
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City Hall of Bolsward
The City Hall of Bolsward is one of the most beautiful gems of Friesland, although it's currently surrounded by scaffolding for renovation purposes. The richly decorated City Hall was built in the 1614-1617 period and designed by Jacob Gysbert.
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Stadsgrachten Bolsward
Bolsward werd echt welvarend door de zuivelhandel in de 17e eeuw. Dit zie je goed terug in de huizen langs de stadsgrachten uit die tijd.
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Van Buren Bolsward sheepskin tannery
The only sheepskin tannery in the Netherlands. Sheepskins and Cowhides, tanner since 1861 Generations of experience in the processing of sheepskins into beautiful products. you are welcome to visit our old warehouse and a the tanning process
Tussenstop: bezoek de enige schapenvachtlooierij van Nederland
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Van Buren Bolsward sheepskin tannery
Van Buren Bolsward sheepskin tannery![](https://assets.plaece.nl/thumb/u-JXoi8cJht879hCiR7KihpAOSVLf7Mn1P44LDCIUhg/resizing_type:fit/width:425/height:0/gravity:sm/enlarge:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9hc3NldHMucGxhZWNlLm5sL29kcC1mcmllc2xhbmQvaW1hZ2UvY2I5OGY5ZWIwZWNkZjA0ZTFkN2Y1ODE0N2Y3OTJkZjZjM2ZhYmQ1ZC5qcGc.jpg)
Workumertrekweg 5
8701 WB Bolsward
Fyftjin en Fierder
Fyftjin en Fierder is een kunstwerk van de hand van Pieter Jan Stallen. Het werk gaat over historie én toekomst van de Elfstedentocht, heel nadrukkelijk over allebei!
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Sint Joriskerk Dedgum
De oude kerk in het kleine terpdorp Dedgum werd in 1889 gesloopt en nog datzelfde jaar zag de nieuwe het licht, een eenvoudige kerk met een ranke toren. Voor een uitzicht dat reikt tot aan het IJsselmeer mag je de toren beklimmen.
![Sint Joriskerk Dedgum vanuit de lucht](https://assets.plaece.nl/thumb/cUWUk6Okp_mFYdE5RiozgpKnvwVsqhCT_5lRwEm6Tlk/resizing_type:fit/width:425/height:0/gravity:sm/enlarge:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9hc3NldHMucGxhZWNlLm5sL29kcC1mcmllc2xhbmQvaW1hZ2UvZGppLTA3NTUtdm9vcjFfMTY2NjMxMDk2LmpwZw.jpg)
Greonterp Bell Tower
The Greonterp bell tower was built in 1822. It consists of a square stone substructure, a pyramidal wooden superstructure, a bell chamber with baffled openings and a spire. There are similar bell towers in Hinnaard and Hartwerd.
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Aldegeaster Brekken
The water of the Aldegeaster Brekken is located close to the village of Oudega SWF.
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Mûntsebuorsterpolder
In het voorjaar is het topdrukte in de Mûntsebuorsterpolder. De grote aantallen kleine rietganzen maken dan plaats voor de weidevogels. Onze nationale vogel de grutto en de tureluur met zijn lange rode poten zoeken dan een veilige plek om te broede...
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Veerpont Droech oer de feart (Nijhuizum)
Op zaterdag en zondag in maart is de pont geopend van 11.00 tot 16.00 uur. Voor de maanden april, mei en september is de pont elke dag van de week geopend van 9.00 tot 12.30 uur (op zondag vanaf 11.00 uur), daarna van 13.00 tot 18.00 uur, en vervolg...
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Ankertsjerke Oudega SWF
Central in the originally medieval water village of Oudega, you will find the Ankertsjerke. Situated on a small enclosed cemetery right along the east-west axis along which the village originated. A lush ivy adorns the south facade in a thick green coat.
![De Ankertsjerke vanuit de lucht](https://assets.plaece.nl/thumb/ve7BXTWpuk8HBFg_of3DSM4FRzXVGKfdGUr7wuueHGo/resizing_type:fit/width:425/height:0/gravity:sm/enlarge:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9hc3NldHMucGxhZWNlLm5sL29kcC1mcmllc2xhbmQvaW1hZ2UvZGppLTA3ODhfMTc3NDY5MDQ0NS5qcGc.jpg)
Oudega - Plasdras - Vogeluitkijkpunt
De vogelkijkplek kijkt uit over het spoor met daarachter de gebieden Hisse- en Pikemar. Een goede plek om bijvoorbeeld grutto en goudplevier te zien.BezoektijdHet hele jaar.Copyright
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Blauhúster Poelen Nature Reserve
The Blauhúster Poelen (in Frisian Blauhúster Puollen) nature reserve encompasses three small reservoirs - It Fliet, Reidmar and Sipkemar - and the former natural drainage area of Tsjesskar.
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Hemdijk
A hemdijk is an inner dike that was constructed in the twelfth century to protect important agricultural areas in the Low Middle of Friesland from surging water.
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Pancratiuskerk Wolsum
Bovenop de terp in het hart van het middeleeuwse dorpje Wolsum ligt de Pancratiuskerk, omgeven door een kerkhof. Het is een zaalkerk met driezijdige koorsluiting en een houten geveltoren met ingesnoerde spits.
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Tea garden and canoe rental Kootje bij de Brug
Canoe Rental Friesland Kootje bij de Brug is a Canoe and Rowboat rental company with a tea garden by the water. It is one of the most charming canoe businesses with a tea garden in Friesland.
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Tea garden and canoe rental Kootje bij de Brug
Tea garden and canoe rental Kootje bij de Brug![](https://assets.plaece.nl/thumb/TOewjpCbl2j8LdUOrrVy68B07TKqwAKJ-gmheyscSyo/resizing_type:fit/width:425/height:0/gravity:sm/enlarge:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9hc3NldHMucGxhZWNlLm5sL29kcC1mcmllc2xhbmQvaW1hZ2UvMWQ2OTVhNTI2OWQ3MGQzZWZkNTQwZTdkYWVkODMyNGFlNThlY2FjNi5qcGc.jpg)
Wolsumerketting 5
8774 PK Wolsum
Nicolaaskerk Nijland
De Nicolaaskerk is bijzonder mooi gelegen op een ovaal omgracht kerkhof, in het oude deel van het dorp Nijland. Pelgrims kunnen hier voor een klein bedrag logeren.
![kerk Nijland winter](https://assets.plaece.nl/thumb/tOltaKzIC652hzNb1hzZIGPAUf8jzahi4MgD8L_k-bA/resizing_type:fit/width:425/height:0/gravity:sm/enlarge:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9hc3NldHMucGxhZWNlLm5sL29kcC1mcmllc2xhbmQvaW1hZ2UvbmlqbGFuZC1yZWZ1Z2lvLTdfNTg5OTczNjYxLmpwZWc.jpeg)
Broerekerk (church)
The Broerekerk was built in the 13th century as a monastery church of the Friars Minor. The monastery was abandoned and demolished in 1580. The three-aisled church without a tower is a ruin as a result of a fire that took place on 8 May 1980.
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11Fountains Bolsward
Bats are intriguing, useful animals, crucial to the ecological system for their insect hunting. In Asian culture, the bat symbolises wealth, happiness and the blessings of old age.
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Tourist Information Bolsward
In Bolsward, you will find the Tourist Information at the museum store of Museum de Tiid. Here, a team of enthusiastic locals is ready to provide you with all the information you need!
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