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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Surhuizum – Rottevalle | Section 7 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Surhuizum – Rottevalle | Section 7 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(13.9 km)Surhuizum -
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
(17.5 km)Woudsend -
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Feanwâlden II
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Feanwâlden II
(10.3 km)Tytsjerk -
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(16.1 km)Aldtsjerk -
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
(9 km)Burgum -
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(17.3 km)Kollum -
Leeuwarden - Leeuwarderbos | Rondjes om de kerken
Leeuwarden - Leeuwarderbos | Rondjes om de kerken
(11.6 km)Leeuwarden -
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
(2 km)Beetsterzwaag -
Oentsjerk en Gytsjerk: verken het open weidegebied
Oentsjerk en Gytsjerk: verken het open weidegebied
(9 km)Gytsjerk -
Bolsward - Burgwerd - Hartwerd - Oegeklooster | Rondjes om de kerken
Bolsward - Burgwerd - Hartwerd - Oegeklooster | Rondjes om de kerken
(14.7 km)Bolsward -
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
(3.4 km)Surhuisterveen -
Aldeboarn / De Deelen | wandelen en fietsen langs de Turfroute
Aldeboarn / De Deelen | wandelen en fietsen langs de Turfroute
(13.6 km)Aldeboarn -
Walking route Wyldemerk – Oudemirdumer klif – Laaksum
Walking route Wyldemerk – Oudemirdumer klif – Laaksum
(32.6 km)Harich -
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Anjum - Peasens - Oostmahorn | Circular Walk 2 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(14.6 km)Anjum -
Schiermonnikoog | Circular Walk 1 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
Schiermonnikoog | Circular Walk 1 of the Bonifatius Kloosterpad Monastery Route
(15.4 km)Schiermonnikoog -
Workum-Witmarsum | Liberation route: section 4
Workum-Witmarsum | Liberation route: section 4
(37.1 km)Workum -
Stavoren - Workum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 6
Stavoren - Workum | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 6
(17.7 km)Stavoren -
Surhuizum – Rottevalle | Section 7 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Surhuizum – Rottevalle | Section 7 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(13.9 km)Surhuizum -
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
Wandelen tussen water en land in Waterland
(17.5 km)Woudsend -
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Feanwâlden II
Van station naar station: Hurdegaryp - Feanwâlden II
(10.3 km)Tytsjerk -
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Aldtsjerk – Damwâld | Section 3 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(16.1 km)Aldtsjerk -
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
(9 km)Burgum -
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(17.3 km)Kollum -
Leeuwarden - Leeuwarderbos | Rondjes om de kerken
Leeuwarden - Leeuwarderbos | Rondjes om de kerken
(11.6 km)Leeuwarden -
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
(2 km)Beetsterzwaag
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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Rondje Balk - Heeg | Vaartocht en fietsroute
Rondje Balk - Heeg | Vaartocht en fietsroute
(29.3 km)Balk -
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
(42.9 km)Eernewoude -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
(64 km)Dronryp -
Foodroute Gezonde Grond in Noord Friesland
Foodroute Gezonde Grond in Noord Friesland
(54.5 km)Dokkum -
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 2
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 2
(59.3 km)Firdgum -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Eastermar - Surhuisterveen
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Eastermar - Surhuisterveen
(35.8 km)Eastermar -
Aldeboarn / De Deelen | wandelen en fietsen langs de Turfroute
Aldeboarn / De Deelen | wandelen en fietsen langs de Turfroute
(13.6 km)Aldeboarn -
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
(31.4 km)Bolsward -
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren
(38.5 km)Workum -
Culinary Eleven Cities Cycling Tour: 7 Cities, 11 Culinary Treats
Culinary Eleven Cities Cycling Tour: 7 Cities, 11 Culinary Treats
(114 km)Bolsward -
Waterbeleefroute: Puur Architectuur - Rondje Binnenstad
Waterbeleefroute: Puur Architectuur - Rondje Binnenstad
(7.1 km)Leeuwarden -
60 kilometer lang fietsavontuur vanuit Surhuisterveen
60 kilometer lang fietsavontuur vanuit Surhuisterveen
(60.8 km)Surhuisterveen -
Rondje Balk - Heeg | Vaartocht en fietsroute
Rondje Balk - Heeg | Vaartocht en fietsroute
(29.3 km)Balk -
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
Cultuurhistorischeroute | Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen | Op é Trapers
(42.9 km)Eernewoude -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
(64 km)Dronryp
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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Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
(9 km)Burgum -
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
Kollum – De Kooten | Section 5 of the Circular Route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden National Landscape conservation area
(17.3 km)Kollum -
Leeuwarden - Leeuwarderbos | Rondjes om de kerken
Leeuwarden - Leeuwarderbos | Rondjes om de kerken
(11.6 km)Leeuwarden -
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
Rolstoelroute Lyndenstein Beetsterzwaag
(2 km)Beetsterzwaag -
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
Edible Friesland - Wommels-Kubaard Food Route
(64 km)Dronryp -
Foodroute Gezonde Grond in Noord Friesland
Foodroute Gezonde Grond in Noord Friesland
(54.5 km)Dokkum -
Oentsjerk en Gytsjerk: verken het open weidegebied
Oentsjerk en Gytsjerk: verken het open weidegebied
(9 km)Gytsjerk -
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 2
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WADDEN REGION — FRIESLAND — PART 2
(59.3 km)Firdgum -
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Eastermar - Surhuisterveen
Fietsroute Smaak fan 'e Wâlden Eastermar - Surhuisterveen
(35.8 km)Eastermar -
Van Dokkum naar Lauwersmeer | SUP- en kanoroute
Van Dokkum naar Lauwersmeer | SUP- en kanoroute
(17 km)Dokkum -
Bolsward - Burgwerd - Hartwerd - Oegeklooster | Rondjes om de kerken
Bolsward - Burgwerd - Hartwerd - Oegeklooster | Rondjes om de kerken
(14.7 km)Bolsward -
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
Wandelroute van 3,4 km door het centrum van Surhuisterveen
(3.4 km)Surhuisterveen -
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
Afwisselende wandeling tussen Burgum en Noardburgum
(9 km)Burgum
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