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Here, along the shore of Lake Tjeukemeer, stands the statue of the Suskes sisters. Where the lake now lies, the sisters had a farm. One hot summer evening, it caught fire. Because the adjacent ditch had dried up, the sisters fought the fire with buckets of fresh milk. But the heat immediately caused the moisture in the milk to evaporate, while the milk fat fanned the flames. Panicking, the sisters called out each other's names, "Tsjûke and Marchje." This, according to legend, is how Lake Tjeukemeer got its name.

Beautiful view of the water.

When the weather is good, many boats can be seen on the water.

Very nice cycle path by the lake.

When the weather is nice, everyone can😃

The Tjeukemeer, also called Tsjûkemar, is the largest inland lake in Friesland and offers a beautiful view over the water and the surrounding nature. The lake is 23.42 km² in size and is surrounded by picturesque villages such as Delfstrahuizen and Echten. The islands Tsjûkepolle, Marchjepolle and Ganzetippe are located in the Tjeukemeer, which together form a unique attraction. The area is an ideal place for water sports, such as skûtsjesilen, and offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the peace and nature.

Tsjûkemar is an inland lake in the Dutch province of Friesland on the edge of the province of Overijssel and the largest body of water in the so-called Friese Meren. It used to be just a shallow lake with no special tourist attractions. With a fixed bridge in the south (towards Lemmer), the Tsjûkemar ends in the north with one of the few remaining motorway lift bridges (towards Joure). The clearance height of the fixed bridge can block larger sailors. The towns of Echtenerbrug, Delfstrahuizen, Vierhuis and Oosterzee are located on the lake. There are also a few campsites. Echtenerbrug and Delfstrahuizen are separated by the Christaansloot pier. This is part of a small part of an old peat route that leads to the Tsjûkemar and is now equipped with many moorings. This is also where the exit towards the province of Overijssel is located. In the southwest, the exit leads over the Follegasloot to Groote Brekken and to Lemmer. Very nice cycle paths, swimming opportunities. Great nature.

Beautiful old lock house at the beginning of a lovely shell path!