Ferry in Jonen – View of Dwarsgracht loop from Sint Jansklooster

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Ferry in Jonen – View of Dwarsgracht loop from Sint Jansklooster

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Ferry in Jonen – View of Dwarsgracht loop from Sint Jansklooster

05:41

22.6km

20m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 7.74 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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416 m

Visitor Center De Wieden

Highlight • Rest Area

There are two beautiful, easy trails marked. The second, longer one, leads over several ferries that you can operate yourself.

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7.78 km

Ferry in Jonen

Highlight • Bridge

The ferry at Jonen connects the bike tour from Giethoorn to Blokzijl and vice versa. In a few minutes you reach the other bank of the Walengracht and can continue the bike tour through the Weerribben-Wieden.

havensweerribbenwieden.nl/fietsveer-jonen

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9.27 km

Fisherman Statue by the River

Highlight • Monument

From the bridge you have a beautiful view down the canal

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9.32 km

View of Dwarsgracht

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great resting point with a beautiful view of Dwarsgracht and the statue of a man with a dredging handle - 'De Baggeraar' (Janno Petter, sculptor and painter in Dwarsgracht).

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11.4 km

View of the Waterways and Houses near Giethoorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.4 km

Zuideinderwijde, where many geese gather

Highlight • Lake

mute swans

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16.9 km

Blauwe Hand Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Opportunities for swimming. Beautiful resting place with a view for hikers over the Overijssels Havezatenpad. The visitor center of the Weerribben national park is within walking distance. Go inside, it's definitely worth it.

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