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Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route - IV

(55.0 km)

Discover some of Friesland’s finest country houses, nobility residences and beautifully landscaped estates. In Friesland, these country estates are known as 'staten' and 'stinzen'. 

The Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route takes you on a tour of the cultural and historical highlights of Friesland!

Feel like royalty, as you lunch, dine and stay at some of the most spectacular places in Friesland.

The fourth section of the Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route takes you through northeast Friesland. Here, in the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape area, there is so much to see and hear as you cycle between the rows of alders and wooded banks that you won’t know where to look first.

In days gone by, members of t…

Discover some of Friesland’s finest country houses, nobility residences and beautifully landscaped estates. In Friesland, these country estates are known as 'staten' and 'stinzen'. 

The Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route takes you on a tour of the cultural and historical highlights of Friesland!

Feel like royalty, as you lunch, dine and stay at some of the most spectacular places in Friesland.

The fourth section of the Elfstatentocht Country Estate Route takes you through northeast Friesland. Here, in the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape area, there is so much to see and hear as you cycle between the rows of alders and wooded banks that you won’t know where to look first.

In days gone by, members of the nobility were drawn to the area and built magnificent estates surrounded by parks and woodland in this picturesque landscape. Fortunately, these estates have been well preserved. In this part of the region, you can also see the only remaining medieval stronghold in Friesland. 

In short, a chance to enjoy 55 kilometres of beautiful scenery and wonderful sights! 

Sights on this route

Starting point:

Wynzerdyk 3
9062 GP Oentsjerk
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Stania State Country House and Estate

Stania State is a country house and estate nestled in the woodland between Oentsjerk and Aldtsjerk in Friesland. This unique property is within cycling distance of Leeuwarden and Dokkum (about 10 km).

Stania State Country House and Estate

Grikelân en Turkije

Je kan dit mooie natuurgebied te paard ontdekken, maar als je liever een wandeling maakt is dit ook geen probleem. De eikenhouthakbosjes hebben veel paden en passen in de sfeer van de landgoederen Staniastate en de Klinze in de Trynwâlden. De entree...

Grikelân en Turkije
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De Klinze Country House and Estate

De Klinze is a country house and estate where you can choose a new bed, enjoy a night away and stroll through a magnificent park. You can also discover the history of the estate through its art and decor!

De Klinze Country House and Estate
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Allemastate

Het voorhuis aan de noordzijde van de huidige boerderij is een restant van de oude Allemastate, die oospronkelijk dateert uit de 15e eeuw.

Allemastate Allemastate Oudwoude
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Grand Café WALD

Grand Café WALD ligt in het hart van Kollum in Noordoost-Friesland.

Grand Café WALD

Kollumer Museum Mr Andreae

Streekmuseum over de geschiedenis van Kollum en omgeving.

Kollumer Museum Mr Andreae
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Fogelsangh State Country House and Estate

Fogelsangh State is a country house and estate in Veenklooster that is open to the public.

Fogelsangh State Country House and Estate Veenklooster Fogelsanghstate

It Lytse Slot Manor

Baron Hector Livius van Heemstra, who resided at Fogelsangh State, had a grand manor house built for his mother next to his own country estate.

It Lytse Slot Manor

Veenkloosterbos Forest on Fogelsangh State Country Estate

The wooded parkland around the country house on the Fogelsangh State estate is absolutely enchanting. It brought fame to the landscape architect who designed it.

Veenkloosterbos Forest on Fogelsangh State Country Estate Veenkloosterbos bruggetje
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De Schierstins Cultural History Centre

This unique building in Feanwâlden is the only freestanding medieval defence tower north and east of the river IJssel. Today it hosts historical and art exhibitions and a variety of cultural activities.

De Schierstins Cultural History Centre De Schierstins
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Heemstra State

Heemstra State was tot 1930 een state in het adellijke dorp Oentsjerk. Heemstrastate is nu een zorgcentrum gelegen in het oude Heemstrapark met lange lanen en oude bomen.

Heemstra State bord Heemstra state oentsjerk

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Wynzerdyk 3
9062 GP Oentsjerk
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