Romsicht Observation Tower – Bridge loop from Burgum

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Friesland

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Romsicht Observation Tower – Bridge loop from Burgum

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Romsicht Observation Tower – Bridge loop from Burgum

02:26

42.9km

40m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.3 km for 101 m

Open: • Monday & Tuesday & Thursday: 6:45 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-12:00 AM • Wednesday: 6:45 AM-10:00 AM & 11:15 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-12:00 AM • Friday: 6:45 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-2:00 AM • Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-2:00 AM • Sunday: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Prinses Margrietkanaal

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9.68 km

Tsjerkweisfeart

Lake

12.6 km

Krúsdobbe

Lake

13.5 km

Viewpoint Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen

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De Alde Faenen National Park covers an enormous area characterized by low peat bogs. From this lookout tower you have a beautiful view of the watery surroundings, where numerous birds …

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14.7 km

Bridge

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Very idyllic place for a break

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16.6 km

Typical Dutch scene

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It couldn't be more stereotypical, but I love it. Friesland is definitely one of my favorite regions to cycle, despite the wind that never seems to stop. The people are …

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19.4 km

Bicycle ferry De Snoekbaars

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Drives via De Grêft between De Burd and Sytebuorren.

The ferry runs daily from April 1st to October 2nd.

Travel times: daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Price: € 1,-. Children < 12 years €0.50. 10-trip ticket €8

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22.4 km

Ferry De Burd – Grou (Prinses Margriet Canal)

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This ferry sails via the Princess Margriet Canal between De Burd and Grou.

Departure times:

Mon to Thu: 06:45-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-00:00
Fri: 06:45-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-02:00
Sat: 08:00-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-02:00
Sun and public holidays: 08:00-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-00:00
Price: €1.50

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32.0 km

Warten Canal and Drawbridge

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The village was first mentioned in 1412 as Wartena. Warten was originally a Terp village (artificial residential hill) in the early Middle Ages. It later developed into a canal …

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

17.3 km

3.47 km

1.06 km

140 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

9.15 km

3.52 km

620 m

213 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

11°C

6°C

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Naturschutzgebiet Alde Feanen

This morning, I anxiously peered out from under the covers. Something was different than it had been for the past few days. Sure enough, the sun was shining through the window. I jumped out of bed, completely electrified, and onto the balcony. No wind! Unbelievable. I rushed out. I had a quick breakfast and loaded my bikes into the car. …

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