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Cycling along De Alde Feanen's waters

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Netherlands

Friesland

Tytsjerksteradiel

Cycling along De Alde Feanen's waters

Easy

4.6

(153)

751

riders

Cycling along De Alde Feanen's waters

01:58

34.2km

30m

Cycling

Discover the heart of Friesland on this diverse cycling tour through De Alde Feanen National Park. This vast expanse of lowland peat bog is a paradise for nature lovers, with over 450 plant species and 100 bird species. So there's a good chance you'll encounter some unique birds at one…

by Slowlands NL - Rad & Wandern

Last updated: September 3, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 919 m for 108 m

After 9.03 km for 39 m

After 14.3 km for 101 m

After 26.1 km for 923 m

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59 m

De Alde Feanen National Park

Highlight • Natural

De Alde Feanen National Park is a national park in the Dutch province of Friesland. The Alde Feanen form a diverse wetland with lakes, fens, quaking meadows, swamp forests, and peatlands.

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756 m

Earnewâld — village and waterways

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Earnewâld is a cosy water sports village between Leeuwarden and Drachten, in the middle of the De Alde Feanen National Park, an extensive fen, very popular with nature and water …

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10.2 km

De Bird Mill

Highlight • Monument

This mill is located on the island of De Burd near the Frisian town of Grou, in De Alde Feanen National Park. It is a polder mill that keeps the polder dry.

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13.2 km

De Borgmolen

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The Borgmolen mill was built in 1895 to drain the former De Nije Borgkrite polder. It ceased to be operational in 1954. Due to the filling in of the drainage ditch, the mill became increasingly tilted, jeopardizing its continued existence.

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19.2 km

Tjasker Grou

Windmill

32.9 km

Historische Scheepswerf de Stripe

Point of Interest

34.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

11.0 km

3.90 km

3.36 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

11.3 km

4.05 km

2.57 km

426 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Naturschutzgebiet Alde Feanen

This morning, I anxiously peered out from under the covers. Something was different than it had been for the past few days. Sure enough, the sun was shining through the window. I jumped out of bed, completely electrified, and onto the balcony. No wind! Unbelievable. I rushed out. I had a quick breakfast and loaded my bikes into the car. …

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September 22, 2022,Alle Faenen, Naturschutzgebiet 🇳🇱

Staying at a campsite in a beautiful nature reserve, I'll take you on this tour through the beautiful countryside of Friesland, Holland.

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June 2, 2025,Fahrradtour zur de Alde Feanen, dort eine Wanderung von 5 km gemacht, Earnewald, Grou und zurück nach Wergea

It was very windy, but manageable with an e-bike. The small ferries are great for crossing. It's fun. The national park is easy to navigate. Overall, a nice tour.

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August 12, 2025

Discover the heart of Friesland on this diverse cycling tour through De Alde Feanen National Park. This vast expanse of lowland peat bog is a paradise for nature lovers, with over 450 plant species and 100 bird species. So there's a good chance you'll encounter some unique birds at one of the many ponds

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