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The best running trails in Friesland

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Running in Friesland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Friesland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Legendary Leeuwarden - A water-rich trail run

11.5km

01:14

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Calf-burners on Terschelling – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

11.0km

01:18

30m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. West-Terschelling Marina – Bunker Museum loop from West-Terschelling

21.3km

02:18

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Zand, heide, vennen en vlonders – Nationaal Park Drents-Friese Wold

15.4km

01:49

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Varied Vlieland – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

8.29km

00:57

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Wide views on Ameland – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

11.4km

01:16

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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7. Dunes, lighthouses and unexpected greenery: Schiermonnikoog – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

12.1km

01:25

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Bunker Museum loop from Dellewal

10.9km

01:10

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. West-Terschelling Marina – Bunker Museum loop from West-Terschelling

44.8km

04:55

80m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Wadden Dike – Vuurduin Lighthouse loop from Oost-Vlieland

23.2km

02:30

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Check out more Running Trails & Routes throughout Friesland below and find the perfect route in your destination.

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The best running trails in Friesland

1. Legendary Leeuwarden - A water-rich trail run

2. Calf-burners on Terschelling – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

3. West-Terschelling Marina – Bunker Museum loop from West-Terschelling

4. Zand, heide, vennen en vlonders – Nationaal Park Drents-Friese Wold

5. Varied Vlieland – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

6. Wide views on Ameland – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

7. Dunes, lighthouses and unexpected greenery: Schiermonnikoog – trail runs on the Wadden Islands

8. Bunker Museum loop from Dellewal

9. West-Terschelling Marina – Bunker Museum loop from West-Terschelling

10. Wadden Dike – Vuurduin Lighthouse loop from Oost-Vlieland

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