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Tour Gaastmeer | SUP and Canoe Route

(3.8 km)

Take a round trip on your SUP board from the beautiful Gaastmeer. Gaastmeer is a friendly water sports village, beautifully situated on the Frisian lakes. Paddle across two lakes, along a long waterway, and through the village with charming holiday homes by the water. Be sure to make a stop at d’Ald Herberch: a fantastic terrace by the water near the high white bridge in Gaastmeer.

On this route, passing boats may create some waves. It's preferable to paddle in the evening when it's calmer or during the daytime in the fall.

Renting a boat in Friesland
Don't have your own SUP, canoe, or boat? No problem! In Friesland, you can rent boats at many different locations.

Duration of the route
This route is 3.8 ki…

Take a round trip on your SUP board from the beautiful Gaastmeer. Gaastmeer is a friendly water sports village, beautifully situated on the Frisian lakes. Paddle across two lakes, along a long waterway, and through the village with charming holiday homes by the water. Be sure to make a stop at d’Ald Herberch: a fantastic terrace by the water near the high white bridge in Gaastmeer.

On this route, passing boats may create some waves. It's preferable to paddle in the evening when it's calmer or during the daytime in the fall.

Renting a boat in Friesland
Don't have your own SUP, canoe, or boat? No problem! In Friesland, you can rent boats at many different locations.

Duration of the route
This route is 3.8 kilometers long. As a beginner, you paddle at about 3 kilometers per hour, so you'll spend a little over an hour on this round.

Bridges in Friesland
With a SUP or canoe, you can navigate almost anywhere. If there's an issue with a bridge or culvert, just step off and walk around. For more information about bridges and such, check the Watersport App from Provinsje Fryslân. However, it's not necessary for this route.

Keep it clean on the water!
Of course, never litter in nature. If you come across litter on the water, pick it up on your board or in your canoe. The environment will thank you!

Waterway information
The majority of the route is a waterway in category DM, suitable for boats with a draft of 1.3 meters and a height of 2.3 meters. This route can also be completed with an (electric) sloop. The part over the Yntemasleat is even suitable for boats with a draft of up to 1.9 meters. Note for stand-up paddlers or canoeists: you might encounter quite large boats here!

Sights on this route

Starting point:

Munkedyk 2
8611 JM Gaastmeer
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Waterrecreatie Syperda

Surrounded with Frisian lakes, beautifull nature and all conveniences within reach! Besides the holiday residences, 21 flat bottom ships (authentic Frisian ships) and several other boats we let, you will also find a specious parking, a recepti...

Waterrecreatie Syperda

Veerpont It Oerset (Gaastmeer)

Veerpont It Oerset (Gaastmeer)

Pieltsjerke Church in Gaastmeer

The Pieltsjerke church in Gaastmeer stands on the bank of It Piel, an inlet of Lake Fluessen. The church tower serves as a striking landmark from the lake and from the village.

Pieltsjerke Church in Gaastmeer Pieltsjerke vanuit de lucht

Wijde sloot Gaastmeer

The Wijde Sloot in Gaastmeer was formerly used for storing live eels before shipping them to London. The harbor is now called Pieldyk.

Wijde sloot Gaastmeer Wijde Sloot Gaastmeer

Gaastmeer

Gaastmeer is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the day and enjoy peace and space.

Visit Gaastmeer

Gaastmeer

End point:

Munkedyk 2
8611 JM Gaastmeer
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Directions

Starting point:

Munkedyk 2
8611 JM Gaastmeer
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Parkeer je auto op het terrein bij Sijperda in Gaastmeer. 

Kies een plekje aan de steiger waar geen boot ligt en stap op. Hierna peddel je de Wijdesloot uit.

Als je op het meer bent, hou je linksaan. Dan kom je op de Yntemasleat en peddel je voorbij de veerpont. 

Zodra je op het volgende meertje, het Piel bent, ga je weer linksaf. Je peddelt nu terug naar het dorp. Daar onder de hoge witte brug door, verder naar het eindpunt bij de haven van Sijperda. 

Let op: het pontje over de Yntemasleat die fietsers en wandelaars over het water zet, heeft altijd voorrang!

End point:

Munkedyk 2
8611 JM Gaastmeer
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