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Echten Pumping Station – View of Tjeukemeer loop from Heerenveen

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Echten Pumping Station – View of Tjeukemeer loop from Heerenveen

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Echten Pumping Station – View of Tjeukemeer loop from Heerenveen

02:51

49.5km

50m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 2.82 km for 9 m

After 13.9 km for 9 m

After 24.1 km for 9 m

After 29.5 km for 44 m

After 38.2 km for 8 m

After 47.9 km for 86 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.86 km

View of Tjeukemeer from Vierhuis

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2

13.9 km

Christiaan Bridge

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A super nice little sea 🌊 with great bike path 👍🚲
Numerous bridges or stairs that make it easier to jump into the water 😊

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3

15.2 km

Bench With a View of the Tsjûkemar

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Great place to catch your breath with a view 🤓

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4

15.7 km

Echten Pumping Station

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On the southern shore of Lake Tjeukemeer lies the historic Echten Pumping Station. Built in 1913 to drain the Veenpolder near Echten, the pumping station was designated a protected monument …

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16.5 km

View of Tjeukemeer

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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 …

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17.9 km

Lake Tsjûkemar

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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. …

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18.9 km

Swimming dock at Tsjûkemar

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I don't know if you can swim here. But looks tempting.

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8

19.0 km

It Gemaaltje (Oosterzee Pump House)

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Nice place to rest at an old lock house with picnic table.

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43.5 km

Polderboschvaart

Lake

47.9 km

Heerenveens kanaal

Lake

B

49.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

17.9 km

5.04 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

10.1 km

5.00 km

2.77 km

< 100 m

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