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De Fryske Marren

Old Town Hall of Balk – Schaarslijpers Bridge loop from Wikel

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Netherlands

Friesland

De Fryske Marren

Old Town Hall of Balk – Schaarslijpers Bridge loop from Wikel

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Old Town Hall of Balk – Schaarslijpers Bridge loop from Wikel

05:47

22.8km

10m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Shopping street on the Luts in Balk

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely shopping street in Balk with many shops and restaurants. Picturesquely situated on the canal, shopping is twice as much fun here!

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3.00 km

Old Town Hall of Balk

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Town Hall of Balk. Adjacent you will find the pleasant shopping street of Balk with various nice shops.

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3.06 km

Bakkerij Meinsma

Highlight • Cafe

The Breahûs is a church building in Balk in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The church building is a national monument and was built in 1728.

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9.35 km

Bridge Over the Bosbeek

Highlight • River

Wonderful walking area, especially towards the cliffs!

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9.78 km

Schwarzlurpsburg Bridge, Bos Elfbergen

Highlight • Bridge

The “Bos Elfbergen” forest is the largest forest in Gaasterland. It is one of the forests that were planted in the 19th century by Baron Van Swinderen. This forest is …

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9.99 km

Schaarslijpers Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely unpaved hiking trails winding through this beautiful area.

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10.1 km

Nijemardumerheide

Highlight • Forest

Nijemirdum (Friesian: Nijemardum) is a village in the municipality of De Friese Meren, in the Dutch province of Friesland. Nijemirdum is located between Lemmer and Oudemirdum, near the IJsselmeer.

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11.9 km

Forest Pond and Wooden Bridge Bos Elfbergen

Highlight • Lake

In the Bos Elfbergen lies a beautiful pond that you can admire from an idyllic wooden bridge. This largest forest in Gaasterland, created in the 19th century, offers a mix …

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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

8.89 km

1.59 km

293 m

286 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

7.61 km

1.99 km

711 m

293 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Old Town Hall of Balk – Schaarslijpers Bridge loop from Wikel

Shopping street on the Luts in Balk

Old Town Hall of Balk

Bakkerij Meinsma

Bridge Over the Bosbeek

Schwarzlurpsburg Bridge, Bos Elfbergen

Schaarslijpers Bridge

Nijemardumerheide

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