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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: December 3, 2025

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1. Legendary Leeuwarden - A water-rich trail run

11.5km

01:14

20m

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

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2. Seinpaalduin – West-Terschelling Marina loop from Baaiduinen

23.1km

02:32

60m

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

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

11.0km

01:18

30m

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

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

15.4km

01:49

20m

Hard 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

Moderate 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

Moderate 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

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

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8. Bunker Museum – West-Terschelling Marina loop from Halfweg

10.7km

01:07

30m

Moderate 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

43.3km

04:46

80m

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

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10. Nesserbos – Path Through the Pine Forest loop from Nes

17.6km

01:53

30m

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

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The best running trails in Friesland

1. Legendary Leeuwarden - A water-rich trail run

2. Seinpaalduin – West-Terschelling Marina loop from Baaiduinen

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

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 – West-Terschelling Marina loop from Halfweg

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

10. Nesserbos – Path Through the Pine Forest loop from Nes

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