Friesland and water are inextricably linked. Streams, rivers, canals, ponds, ditches and moats; the Frisians have more words for water than for bread and they love the art of slow living. Frisians can do everything, they just do it differently than the rest of the Netherlands! Enjoy the charm of "slow living" on your cycle tour in Friesland and discover impressive, water-related buildings and the uniqueness and diversity of the landscape from your bike - mudflats, forests, dunes, marshland and pastures where pied cattle and black Friesian horses graze. This cycle tour in Friesland is also highly recommended for inexperienced cyclists.
Day 1 Arrival in Heerenveen
The small town between Leeuwarden and Zwolle is the starting point of your tour. The well-known Batavus bicycle factory is based here.
Day 2 Tag Heerenveen - Rijs, approx. 46/65 km / 29/40 mi
Today you cycle through a polder landscape first to Lemmer, a centre for water sports. The rest of the tour through Gaasterland, on the other hand, is rich in woodland. If you wish, you can extend the route in the Rottige Meente nature reserve.
Day 3 Rijs - Harlingen, approx. 63 km/39 mi
The first stop of the day is Stavoren, the oldest town in Friesland. Cycle along the coast to the harbour and trading town of Harlingen. Makkum, which is on the way, is famous for its pottery.
Day 4 Harlingen - Leeuwarden approx. 66 km/41 mi
Today's landscape was reclaimed from the Wadden Sea centuries ago with dykes and mounds. Along the Dokkumer Ee you reach Leuwaarden, the exciting capital of the province of Friesland.
Day 5 Leeuwarden - Heerenveen, 67 km/42 mi
The last stage takes you to the water sports resort of Grou on the edge of the Alde Feanen National Park. Cycle along small canals back to Heerenveen, where you can end the evening sitting comfortably by a canal.
Day 6 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. Why not extend your cycle tour in Friesland?
Included in "Cycle tour in Friesland":
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All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
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Arrival to "Cycle tour in Friesland":
Parking in Heerenveen:
parking possible near the hotel
Arriving by train:
Train station Heerenveen
helpful site: www.9292.nl/en
Arriving by plane
Shiphol airport - train station Heerenveen, departure each hour, duration approx. 2-2,5 hours, approx. 26 €
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Booked rental bikes awaits you at the hotel.
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.