Path along the Dokkumer Ee – Wyns Ferry loop from Lekkum

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Path along the Dokkumer Ee – Wyns Ferry loop from Lekkum

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Path along the Dokkumer Ee – Wyns Ferry loop from Lekkum

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13.4km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 2.67 km for 93 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.77 km

Path along the Dokkumer Ee

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A very small and beautiful piece along the Dokkumer Ee with a bench to enjoy the view and the peace and quiet.

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2.61 km

Café Wynz

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Great cafe right on the canal, perfect for a relaxing stop and a break.

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2.63 km

Wyns Ferry

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Attention!!
The ferry only operates during the summer season.
From Easter to October 1st
Every weekend from 10:30 to 18:30
From May 15th to September 15th every weekday from 13:00 to 17:30

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2.72 km

Wyns Ferry and Café at Dokkumer Ie

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Fantastic route from Leeuwarden to Dokkum. On the other side at Wyns there is a great cafe and a ferry takes you over for 1 euro, with or without a bike

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2.77 km

De Wytenser Oerrest Ferry & Terrace

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Please pay attention to the ferry times,

since in the low season from 1.10. only served the weekends.

See the photo about the ferry times.

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The ferry will be back in operation from the Easter weekend in 2021!

Ascension Day => "Sunday" => Open from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm!

Attention due to the guidelines of the RIVM:

The number of people to be transported on the ferry is

limited by the 1.5 meter spacing standard;

Take waiting times into account;

The 1.5 meter distance rule also applies in the queue;

Give each other space;

You can pay contactless or 1 euro per person in cash.

Have fun cycling !!

In the summer months there is a ferry in Wijns "De Wynser Oerset" that connects cyclists and hikers with the cycle and hiking trails on the other side of the Dokkumer Ee.

The opening times

From Easter to October 1st:

All weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

From May 15th to September 15th:

Every working day from 1 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Prices:

Adults: € 1.00

Children up to 12 years: Free of charge

For group transfers outside of normal hours, you can contact the De Winze staff on 058-2561136. You can then contact one of the volunteer skippers for availability.

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