Cycle Path Along the Sneekermeer – Rufus Ferry loop from Joure

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Netherlands

Friesland

Skarsterlân

Cycle Path Along the Sneekermeer – Rufus Ferry loop from Joure

Moderate

4.8

(14)

140

riders

Cycle Path Along the Sneekermeer – Rufus Ferry loop from Joure

02:23

47.1km

50m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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: August 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 40.8 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

307 m

The Ice Factory

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best ice cream in town

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3.81 km

Bench with a view of the Langwarder Wielen

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View over the Langwarder Wielen. Several benches along the lake to enjoy the view.

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3.82 km

Unpaved Paths Along Langwarder Wielen

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Beautiful paths along the Langwarder Wielen lake. Partly paved and unpaved.

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18.4 km

Waterways in the Dutch Countryside

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20.7 km

Cycle Path Along the Sneekermeer

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Beautiful path through nature along the Sneekermeer. Asphalt / concrete, nice curves, and few cars. So enjoy cycling!

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22.2 km

Tersoalstersyl Ferry

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The ferry operates as required in shuttle mode. The crossing costs 2019 per person with bike € 1.50 and takes about 10 minutes.

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36.5 km

Lykfeart

Lake

39.5 km

Swettepoel

Nature Reserve

40.0 km

Noarder Alde Wei

Lake

40.9 km

Rufus Ferry

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Simply press "bel" and the friendly ferryman, who serves the guests in the restaurant, will come and pick up the cyclists with the Pont Rufus.

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47.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

17.4 km

5.60 km

1.70 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

20.1 km

5.59 km

373 m

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 25 October

13°C

9°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 30, 2025,Sneekermeer Umrundung 🇳🇱🇳🇱

It's our first day in the Netherlands, and the weather is playing along, so of course we hop on our bikes right away. The women took the bike ferry back from the Sneekermeer marina. The marina restaurant has great launches with a direct view of the boats, and the food is delicious. My wife loved the homemade bread with salmon. …

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