Discover the National Landscape Southwest Fryslân, covering more than 51,000 hectares and one of the twenty official National Landscapes of the Netherlands. The area combines agricultural meadows, nature, and cultural history and consists of three parts: the IJsselmeer coast, Gaasterland, and the peatlands with the southwestern Frisian lakes.

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Last updated: January 20, 2026

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10.5 km

Harich Church

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Harich is an old village in the wooded Gaasterland region. The village center is built around the old village church. The church, originally dating from the 12th century, has a simple exterior.

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12.1 km

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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20.9 km

Indyk beach on the Fluessen

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Nice little beach on the Fluessen, often busy in good weather.

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23.4 km

Woudsend

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The village was founded in the High Middle Ages on the western bank of the Ee. Woudsend became independent in the early eleventh century. Due to the growth and attraction …

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36.4 km

Ankertsjerke Oudega

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The Ankertsjerke (Anchorage) is located in the center of the originally medieval riverside village of Oudega. Surrounded by a small, fenced churchyard, it stands exactly on the northwest axis along …

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37.9 km

Aldegeaster Brekken Windmill

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A very nice, wide cycle path along the Breken. Here you can enjoy the view over the water.

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39.2 km

Oudegaasterbrekken, Fluessen and surroundings

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Gaasterland is a wooded area where foxglove, wood anemone, collared anemone, and wild garlic bloom profusely in spring. A special sight is the sand martin, which breeds here in colonies in self-dug cavities in sandy banks.

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42.8 km

Monnikenburenmolen

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The Monnikenburenmolen or Nijhuizumermolen is a drainage mill in Nijhuizum, Friesland, Netherlands. It was restored in 2008 after being narrowly saved from demolition in 1994. It is a hollow post mill of the type the Dutch called "spinningenkop".

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48.4 km

Gaastmeer Waterfront

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From here you have a beautiful view of the surroundings and the surrounding houses.

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58.7 km

Martini Church, Koudum

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ebike charging station in a cozy backyard café and snack bar

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61.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

20.2 km

1.72 km

1.50 km

565 m

228 m

< 100 m

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29.4 km

27.7 km

2.99 km

574 m

352 m

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Wednesday 29 April

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August 14, 2025

Discover the National Landscape Southwest Fryslân, covering more than 51,000 hectares and one of the twenty official National Landscapes of the Netherlands. The area combines agricultural meadows, nature, and cultural history and consists of three parts: the IJsselmeer coast, Gaasterland, and the peatlands

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Harich Church

The Luts Canal in Balk

Indyk beach on the Fluessen

Woudsend

Ankertsjerke Oudega

Aldegeaster Brekken Windmill

Oudegaasterbrekken, Fluessen and surroundings

Monnikenburenmolen

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Martini Church, Koudum

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