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Starnumanbossen Gaasterland – NatuurSchuur Gaasterland loop from Balk

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Netherlands

Friesland

Gaasterlân-Sleat

Starnumanbossen Gaasterland – NatuurSchuur Gaasterland loop from Balk

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Starnumanbossen Gaasterland – NatuurSchuur Gaasterland loop from Balk

01:38

24.3km

30m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 384 m for 6 m

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152 m

The Luts Canal in Balk

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Balk has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. The village developed along the Luts, a historic river that was traditionally important for shipping. In the 19th century, …

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379 m

Hotel Café Restaurant Teernstra

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A cozy cafe where a cup of coffee and pastry goes down well. Definitely recommended if you're in Balk, especially on a Sunday morning. It even got busy with coffee drinkers.

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2.74 km

This is a fantastic destination for mountain bikers looking for adventure. This wooded area in Friesland offers a mix of challenging trails, winding forest paths and varied terrain, making it ideal for MTB'ers of all levels.

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5.08 km

Kippenburg Estate

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An inn 🛌 kippenburg.nl

HISTORY OF THE KIPPENBURG MANOR

Baron Oncko van Swinderen (1775 - 1850) from Groningen built the Kippenburg manor house around 1830. There he also founded a …

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6.60 km

NatuurSchuur Gaasterland

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The NatuurSchuur Gaasterland is an old farm on the Sminkefeart. The stable used to house horses that hauled wood from the forest. There is now an information point and coffee room. A perfect base for walks and bike rides.

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10.9 km

Forest Pond and Wooden Bridge Bos Elfbergen

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In the Bos Elfbergen lies a beautiful pond that you can admire from an idyllic wooden bridge. This largest forest in Gaasterland, created in the 19th century, offers a mix …

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17.9 km

Lake De Wyldemerk

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wonderful for a break

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24.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

6.47 km

4.46 km

2.92 km

569 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.33 km

3.78 km

2.91 km

951 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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