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De Waag Leeuwarden – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Dronryp

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Friesland

Menaldumadeel

De Waag Leeuwarden – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Dronryp

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De Waag Leeuwarden – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Dronryp

01:33

25.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.9 km for 263 m

After 12.8 km for 104 m

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3.13 km

Cycle Path Along the Van Harinxma Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Van Harinxma Canal runs from the Prinses Margriet Canal via various Frisian towns to the Wadden Sea. The canal is a total of 37.5 kilometers long and was created …

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11.6 km

Achmea Tower

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At almost 115 meters, the Achmea Tower is the tallest building in the north of the Netherlands. The slender tower dominates the skyline of Leeuwarden and looks like a lighthouse …

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12.6 km

De Waag Leeuwarden

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In the former, late 16th century weighing house on the beautiful canal Nieuwestad, there is now a grand café.

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12.6 km

Waagplein: De Waag

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Great highlight, simply beautiful.

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12.8 km

Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden

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Beautiful city center with what feels like dozens of great places to stop for a bite to eat.

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17.7 km

Ritsumazijl Drawbridge

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Ritsumazijl emerged at the end of the 15th century as a second settlement at the intersection of the Hogedijk and the Zijlsterrak canal.
The term zijl in the name refers …

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21.6 km

Van Harinxmakanaal

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Sailboats and motorboat athletes indulge their hobby in countless channels.

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22.1 km

The Van Harinxma Canal in the Dutch province of Friesland runs from the Prinses Marriet Canal (south of Suawoude) past Leeuwarden and Franeker to Harlingen, where it flows into the Wadden Sea.

Super beautiful cycle paths and nature.

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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

7.51 km

4.27 km

632 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

6.88 km

3.35 km

541 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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De Waag Leeuwarden – Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden loop from Dronryp

Cycle Path Along the Van Harinxma Canal

Achmea Tower

De Waag Leeuwarden

Waagplein: De Waag

Nieuwestad Canal, Leeuwarden

Ritsumazijl Drawbridge

Van Harinxmakanaal

Van Harinxmakanaal

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