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Villages Route| Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen

(45.0 km)

Be surprised by the very authentic surrounding villages of the National Park De Alde Feanen. Each village has its own cultural history that is still clearly visible. With this route, you cycle through Eernewoude, Warten, Grou, Akkrum, Goengahuizen, De Veenhoop and Oudega. Get off for an art route or visit one of the churches or museums. With this route, you will experience a day full of pure nature and culture.

Eernewoude
The route starts in the cozy water sports village Eernewoude. In this village, there is a lot to do. Beautiful boat trips, rent a sup or walk along with the small boutiques at the end of this cycling route. 

Cultural tips Eernewoude: 

  • Spot the eel fisherman. Eerne…

Be surprised by the very authentic surrounding villages of the National Park De Alde Feanen. Each village has its own cultural history that is still clearly visible. With this route, you cycle through Eernewoude, Warten, Grou, Akkrum, Goengahuizen, De Veenhoop and Oudega. Get off for an art route or visit one of the churches or museums. With this route, you will experience a day full of pure nature and culture.

Eernewoude
The route starts in the cozy water sports village Eernewoude. In this village, there is a lot to do. Beautiful boat trips, rent a sup or walk along with the small boutiques at the end of this cycling route. 

Cultural tips Eernewoude: 

  • Spot the eel fisherman. Eernewoude used to be mainly a village of fishermen, skippers, farmers and reed cutters. The image of the ielfisker reminds of the Earnewâldster ancestors. Ielfisker' is Frisian for eel fisherman. The statue is made of lava stone and can be found on the north side of the harbor. 
  • Make a selfie with the otter
  • Visit the church. The Reformed Church was built in 1906. The church has a very special pulpit in the shape of the bow of a skûtsje. Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1794, with a pulpit from 1699. In it the coat of arms of Earnewâld, an eagle with two heads, is carved. The starting times of the services are indicated at the entrance.
  • Rider statue. Earnewâld is in a real ice skating village, the sheltered watery environment lends itself in winter to ice skating on natural ice. Earnewâld often has the scoop when it comes to organizing tours on natural ice and when the ice is strong enough the village organizes one of the natural ice classics. In honor of this, there is the Riders statue. Riders' is Frisian for skaters. With three winners of the natural ice classic the "100 fan Earnewald" skating one after the other, this work of art floats on the water opposite the harbor.

Warten
Warten used to be only accessible by water. Only in 1953 the road to Grou was completed. Transportation, therefore, took place by the water. This is why shipbuilding is well represented in the village. Where formerly skouwen and skûtsjes were built, modern seagoing ships are now being built. Warten is now also called the gateway to the national park De Alde Feanen and that is not for nothing. There was and is a natural relationship between De Alde Feanen and Warten which is visible in the museum.

Cultural tip Warten:

  • A beautiful museum in a beautiful part of the village that can almost entirely be called museum and therefore worth a visit.
  • The museum Warten tells the story of survival in an environment of reed, peat, grassland and water. The museum wants to show how in the past the people of Central Friesland in general but those of Warten, in particular, fought a permanent battle against the water and the elements. 
  • Are you hungry now? On the waterfront terrace, you can enjoy delicious dishes. Cheers!
  • Hidden among the trees, surrounded by meadows, is halfway between Grou and Warten the Mineralogical Museum. The large barn of an old farmhouse has been converted into a museum.

Grou
This village is also known for its many water sports opportunities. Step in between on a sup to discover this unique area from the water. What you certainly should not skip are the no less than 45 national monuments in and around Grou.
Of these, 26 can be found directly in the center (you can find a booklet 'Paad troch Grou' in the Tourist Information Point).

Cultural tips Grou:

  • Museum deer fan Fryslan
  • Walk past art in the public space of Grou with the free app developed by the municipality of Leeuwarden, which includes Grou, in collaboration with Kunstwacht. The app contains itineraries and background information about 13 Grouster artworks and their creators.


Akkrum
In the village of Akkrum you will find cozy terraces by the water for a snack or a drink. And for shoppers you have very nice boutiques here.

Cultural tips Akkrum:

  • Bike especially along these two beautiful places
  • Coopersburg with mausoleum
  • Baptist Church

Goengahuizen
Goëngahuizen is a remarkable place of mills. There are three wooden spider head mills from the 19th century. They are mills with pyramid-shaped and pan covered hulls and they are equipped with mortars. All three have a name: Jansmolen, De Modderige Bol and het Heechhiem. They were restored in 1990, 1992/'93 and 1995 and are owned and managed by the De Fryske Mole Foundation.

Oudega
In Oudega you will find a beautiful Rest Point Brêgeham. Drink a cup of coffee here in a cozy place with a beautiful view to continue your journey. Also here are canoes waiting for you if you want to go a little bit from the water.

Sights on this route

Starting point:

Voormalige locatie Bezoekerscentrum NP De Alde Feanen
Koaidyk 8a
9264 TP Eernewoude
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Informatiepunt de Alde Feanen

De Alde Feanen is één van de grootste moerasgebieden in West Europa en kent een grote afwisseling aan landschappen. Met veel water, rietlanden en een grote diversiteit aan dieren en planten.

Informatiepunt de Alde Feanen

Veerpont Hin en Wer (It Wiid)

Veerpont Hin en Wer (It Wiid)

Beeld schaatsers 'Marathonriders'

Bewegen ze echt? Op het water bij Earnewâld, tegenover de haven, zie je drie cortenstalen marathonschaatsers gaan.

Beeld schaatsers 'Marathonriders'

Earnewâld (Eernewoude)

Earnewâld is een watersportdorp in het hart van het Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen en kent een rijke historie.

Beleef Earnewâld

Earnewâld (Eernewoude) Skutsje museum Earnewald

Toeristenbureau Earnewâld

Kom bij ons je inspiratie en informatie halen!

Toeristenbureau Earnewâld
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Skûtsjemuseum Earnewâld

In dit museum staat het leven van vroegere generaties skûtsjeschippers centraal.

Skûtsjemuseum Earnewâld
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Veerpont Zonnepont De Oerhaal (Eernewoude)

-Elektrisch veer (vaart op zonne-energie) -Groepen zijn buiten de reguliere tijden mogelijk: 06 1295 4125

Veerpont Zonnepont De Oerhaal (Eernewoude)
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Wartena (Warten)

Het centraal in Friesland gelegen watersport dorp Warten ligt in de onmiddellijke nabijheid van een van de mooiste natuur- en recreatiegebieden van Friesland, namelijk Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen. Museum Warten is ook zeker een bezoek waard!

Bezoek Warten

Wartena (Warten)

Museum Warten

Het verhaal van overleven in laagland tussen water, riet en veen in it Earmhûs en Rijksmonument de Oud Friese Greidboerderij.

Meer informatie

Museum Warten
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Mineralogisch Museum

Hidden among the trees, surrounded by meadows,halfway between Grou and Warten is Mineralogisch Museum . The large barn of an old farm has been converted into a museum.

Mineralogisch Museum

Molen Tjasker

Molen Tjasker
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Grou

Grou is a touristy yet characteristic watersports village in the heart of Friesland with a lively center.

Ontdek Grou

Grou Grou aan het water
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Jirnsum

Jirnsum is een terp dorp aan de rivier de Boarne. Centraal gelegen, goed bereikbaar, voldoende faciliteiten én rust. Dat zijn een aantal redenen om hier te verblijven.

Lees meer

Jirnsum
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Akkrum

Akkrum is a charming watersports village in the heart of the Frisian lake district, near the National Park De Alde Feanen.

Bezoek Akkrum

Akkrum
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TOP De Veenhoop

Vanaf de TOP in het centrum van het dorp De Veenhoop, kun je zo het waterrijke Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen intrekken!

TOP De Veenhoop TOP De Veenhoop

Kraanlannen Nature Reserve

A unique wetland landscape with peat pits, swamp forests and narrow strips of land. The reserve is owned and managed by It Fryske Gea, the organisation that protects nature, the natural landscape and cultural heritage in Friesland.

Kraanlannen Nature Reserve Kraanlannen
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Veerpont Grietman-Eco (De Veenhoop)

-Groepen kunnen zich buiten de reguliere vaartijden laten overzetten na telefonische afspraak: 06 57991511

Veerpont Grietman-Eco (De Veenhoop)
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Brêgeham

Gelegen aan de rand van de Alde Feanen vindt u Rustpunt Brêgeham. Op deze unieke locatie met uizicht over de Wijde Ee en de JanDurkspolder kunt heerlijk genieten van het schitterende uitzicht, de gezellige drukte op het water en natuurlijk een lekke...

Brêgeham
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Alde Feanen - Romsicht - Uitkijktoren

13 meter hoge uitkijktoren in de Alde Feanen

Alde Feanen - Romsicht - Uitkijktoren
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End point:

Voormalige locatie Bezoekerscentrum NP De Alde Feanen
Koaidyk 8a
9264 TP Eernewoude
Navigate to endpoint

Directions

Starting point:

Voormalige locatie Bezoekerscentrum NP De Alde Feanen
Koaidyk 8a
9264 TP Eernewoude
Navigate to starting point
  • Skûtsjemuseum Earnewâld
    Old shipbuilding crafts such as forging and sail making are highlighted. Hundreds of parts of skûtsjes (Frisian boats) and tools are attractively arranged. Want to see it all for yourself?
  • Activity farm and Restaurant De Wartenster
    The perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the space in a rural setting. Very kid-proof because you can completely recharge here while the children have loads of fun in the playground.
  • 3 Museum Warten
    The story of survival in lowland between water, reeds and peatbogs in It Earmhûs and National Monument the Old Frisian Greid Farm.
  • De Kok en de Walvis
    In the middle of the picturesque village of Warten, next to the bridge, lies the cosy eatery 'De Kok & de Walvis'. A fantastic spot for lunch, drinks and dinner.
  • Mineralogical Museum
    Hidden among the trees, surrounded by meadows, the Mineralogical Museum is located halfway along the road between Grou and Warten. The large barn of an old farmhouse has been converted into a museum.
  •  Museum 't Hert Fan Fryslan
    Museum Hert fan Fryslân is located in the traditional Frisian village of Grou, in the heart of Friesland. You can see exhibitions on various interesting typical Frisian or Grouster themes, such as Water, the Halbertsmas and Sint Piter (Saint Peter).
  • Tourist Office Earnewâld
    Welcome to Earnewâld, a charming water sports village and bustling green wetland paradise that’s surprisingly versatile and centrally located in the De Alde Feanen National Park, with activities for young and old alike. The surrounding area is ideal for cycling, boating and hiking trips. We’re happy to talk about everything we have to offer.
  • Hotel Restaurant Princenhof
    On the outskirts of the village of Earnewâld, right in the heart of Friesland, lies Hotel Restaurant Princenhof. Have a delicious meal and a pastry while enjoying a dazzling view.

End point:

Voormalige locatie Bezoekerscentrum NP De Alde Feanen
Koaidyk 8a
9264 TP Eernewoude
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