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Skarsterlân

Kameleon cycle route

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Netherlands
Friesland
Skarsterlân

Kameleon cycle route

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Kameleon cycle route

02:02

35.0km

40m

The Kameleon Route combines expansive meadows with the waters of Lake Sneekermeer. Along the way, you'll pass windmills, charming villages, and a ferry.

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Last updated: September 4, 2025

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2.12 km

Bell tower Broek

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In a slightly raised churchyard along the canal in Broek stands a white-painted bell tower with a helmet-shaped roof. The bell was cast in 1600 by Hendrik Wegewaert.

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7.94 km

Cycle Path Along Sneekermeer

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Also easy to do on a racing bike! The cycle path takes you past the Goëngarijpsterpoelen, Sneekermeer lake, and two farms.

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12.6 km

Terherne

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Terherne, known as the "Kameleondorp" (Chameleon Village), is an island in the Sneekermeer lake. On one side, you'll find the lake, and on the other, the Terhernster pools.

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17.4 km

Akkrum

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Akkrum is a pleasant water sports village in the middle of the Frisian lake district, near the Alde Feanen National Park.

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20.2 km

Nije Skou Bicycle Ferry

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A ferry has been operating on Nije Skou since 1750. On the initiative of the noble family Vegelin van Claerbergen a ferry was put into service. This is a fast …

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23.5 km

Grevensmolen

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The Grevensmolen, a polder mill, was originally built to drain the surrounding land. The mill thus played a crucial role in the management of the Frisian water landscape. The mill is still operational and sits beautifully within the expansive landscape.

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34.5 km

De Ijsfabriek

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The ice cream factory not only makes delicious ice cream in a variety of flavors, but also macarons (also with ice cream), chocolate, and pralines. There should be something for everyone.

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35.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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23.3 km

5.71 km

4.49 km

1.42 km

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16.8 km

11.3 km

4.35 km

2.41 km

185 m

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August 14, 2025

The Kameleon Route combines expansive meadows with the waters of Lake Sneekermeer. Along the way, you'll pass windmills, charming villages, and a ferry.



The route starts and ends at a parking lot right next to the museum in Joure: known as the home of Douwe Egberts. If you prefer to travel to the start

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