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Friesland
De Fryske Marren

Vaste Burcht Church, Wijckel – De Kaai Mill, Sloten loop from Wikel

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Netherlands
Friesland
De Fryske Marren

Vaste Burcht Church, Wijckel – De Kaai Mill, Sloten loop from Wikel

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4.6

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Vaste Burcht Church, Wijckel – De Kaai Mill, Sloten loop from Wikel

01:47

7.11km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Bus stop

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107 m

Wijckel

Highlight • Settlement

From the 13th century the place name was spelled Wicle, Wijckel, Wickell, Wycla, Wyckel, Wickell, and Wickel. The place name probably refers to an open forest (lo) of Wike.

Until 1984 Wijckel was in the municipality of Gaasterland, then in the municipality of Gaasterland-Sloten. Since 2014, the place has been part of the municipality of De Friese Meren.

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605 m

Vaste Burcht Church, Wijckel

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in the 16th century he was a fortification engineer and master general of the artillery.
the church is only open on Sundays.

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1.97 km

the smallest city in Friesland

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Sloten is one of the Frisian eleven cities and was an independent municipality until 1984. Until January 1, 2014, Sloten belonged to the municipality of Gaasterland-Sloten. In 2023, Sloten had 715 inhabitants, making it not the smallest city in the Netherlands, although that is often said.[2] The city is the smallest Frisian city.

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2.28 km

De Kaai Mill, Sloten

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The old mill in the Frisian town of Sloten is still in operation today. At irregular times, volunteers grind grain at the mill and the flour is then sold on Saturdays in the mill shop.

More information and the exact opening times can be found at molendekaai.nl.

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5.88 km

wickel

Highlight • Settlement

From the 13th century the place name was spelled Wicle, Wijckel, Wickell, Wycla, Wyckel, Wickell, and Wickel. The place name probably refers to an open forest (lo) of Wike.

Until 1984 Wijckel was in the municipality of Gaasterland, then in the municipality of Gaasterland-Sloten. Since 2014, the place has been part of the municipality of De Friese Meren.

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6.20 km

Wikelerbos

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The Wikelerbos is located in the picturesque village of Wyckel. A beautiful forest with winding paths, beautiful ponds, a unique gateway

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6.31 km

Koek and zopie

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This gazebo is a piece of cake in the winter while skating

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7.07 km

Oldest house of Wickel

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Here you see the oldest house in Wickel: an interesting stop along the way.

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7.11 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

2.42 km

885 m

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

2.36 km

919 m

741 m

682 m

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Thursday 16 July

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14°C

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