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The best cycling routes in Friesland

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Cycling in Friesland is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Netherlands. So you can find your perfect Friesland bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

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1. Milk route around Tjeukemeer

38.8km

02:14

30m

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

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4.6

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676

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2. Cycling along De Alde Feanen's waters

34.2km

01:58

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cultural route around Tjeukemeer

36.1km

02:05

30m

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

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4.7

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492

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4. Fishermen's route: beautiful harbours and picturesque villages

38.3km

02:14

40m

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

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4.7

(560)

2,771

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5. Lauwersmeer National Park – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from De Skâns-Oostmahorn

43.8km

02:30

50m

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

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4.8

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3,125

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6. De Waag Workum – Workum loop from Workum

61.4km

03:35

60m

70m

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

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7. View of the Wadden Sea – Lighthouse of Hollum loop from Nes

29.5km

01:46

40m

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gastherenroute NP De Alde Feanen – Friesland

38.7km

02:11

30m

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

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9. Terschellinger Wad – Gravel bike path loop from Dellewal

58.1km

03:27

80m

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

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10. Johannes de Jongpad Bridge – Cycle Path Along the Wadden Sea loop from Schiermonnikoog

27.6km

01:43

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Check out more Cycling routes throughout Friesland below and find the perfect route in your destination.

Grutte Wielen Tsjûkemar Rottige Meenthe & Brandemeer Harlingen Waadhoeke Kollumerland C.A.Weinterper Skar Tsjongerdellen De Fluezen Jouster Sylroede Súdwest-Fryslân Duinen Ameland Snitser Mar Skarsterlân IJsselmeer Aldegeaster Brekken Noardeast-Fryslân Smallingerland Opsterland De Fryske Marren Witte En Zwarte Brekken De Alde Feanen National Park Achtkarspelen De Miumer Weststellingwerf Dongeradeel Wûnseradiel Leeuwarden Terschelling Leeuwarderadeel Schiermonnikoog Burgumer Mar Ferwerderadiel Littenseradiel De Morra Pikmar It Nannewiid Het Bildt Nijefurd Grutte Brekken Sneek Vlieland Sleattemer Mar Langwarder Wielen Menaldumadeel Franekeradeel Heerenveen Gaasterlân-Sleat Tytsjerksteradiel Sondeler Leien De Kûfurd Hegemermar Sneekermeergebied Wymbritseradiel Goaiingarypster Puollen Schiermonnikoog De Geau Ooststellingwerf De Deelen De Leien Follegeasleat Rijster Bosch Bolsward Lemsterland Dantumadeel De Heide Ameland Krúswetter Bakkeveense Duinen Boarnsterhim Aldhôf Delleboersterheide Streamkanaal Wide Ie

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The best cycling routes in Friesland

1. Milk route around Tjeukemeer

2. Cycling along De Alde Feanen's waters

3. Cultural route around Tjeukemeer

4. Fishermen's route: beautiful harbours and picturesque villages

5. Lauwersmeer National Park – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from De Skâns-Oostmahorn

6. De Waag Workum – Workum loop from Workum

7. View of the Wadden Sea – Lighthouse of Hollum loop from Nes

8. Gastherenroute NP De Alde Feanen – Friesland

9. Terschellinger Wad – Gravel bike path loop from Dellewal

10. Johannes de Jongpad Bridge – Cycle Path Along the Wadden Sea loop from Schiermonnikoog

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