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De Groene Ster Recreation Area – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Leeuwarden

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De Groene Ster Recreation Area – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Leeuwarden

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De Groene Ster Recreation Area – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Leeuwarden

01:39

27.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 24.7 km for 25 m

After 25.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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78 m

Achmea Tower

Highlight • Monument

At almost 115 meters, the Achmea Tower is the tallest building in the north of the Netherlands. The slender tower dominates the skyline of Leeuwarden and looks like a lighthouse …

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963 m

De Brol Canal, Leeuwarden

Highlight • River

3

6.88 km

De Groene Ster Recreation Area

Highlight • Natural

The area was developed into a large recreational area from the 1960s, initially in the municipality of Tietjerksteradeel and added to Leeuwarden in 1984. In the area there are lawns, …

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18.7 km

Elfstedenmonument (Tile Bridge)

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Unbelievable with the small photos!

The Elfstedenmonument Monument It was designed and realized by the artists Maree Blok and Bas Lugthart on the Kanter Landbrücke over the Murk River. This …

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5

22.7 km

Lekkum Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful place that is very picturesque and invites you to linger.

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6

26.6 km

Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden

Highlight • River

Beautiful city center with what feels like dozens of great places to stop for a bite to eat.

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7

26.8 km

Waagplein: De Waag

Highlight • Historical Site

Great highlight, simply beautiful.

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26.8 km

De Waag Leeuwarden

Highlight • Historical Site

In the former, late 16th century weighing house on the beautiful canal Nieuwestad, there is now a grand café.

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

8.54 km

3.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

9.07 km

4.22 km

155 m

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

3°C

71 %

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