Walking in Friesland is an experience full of peace, space and natural beauty. Whether you hike through characteristic villages, along the coast or through vast meadows, Friesland offers a wonderful variety of landscapes to discover.
The province has an extensive network of footpaths and junctions, making it easy to create your own route. From short walks to multi-day treks: Friesland welcomes every hiker with breathtaking views and a unique atmosphere.
The Trynwâlden has a rich history, characterized by the presence of the Frisian nobility. Early on, stately country houses with parks were built here, of which Stania State in Oentsjerk and De Klinze in Aldtsjerk are still preserved.
Veenklooster, situated on a sandy head, was an early strategically attractive place, inspiring the Norbertines to establish the monastery Olijfberg here. After the Reformation, the estate was transformed into Fogelsangh State.
The Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden leads you through a unique culture-historical landscape. The first stage starts in Burgum, where you can admire the “Poppestien”. This large boulder from Sweden landed here 120,000 years ago, when the ice began to melt.
Art and the Wadden coast form an inspiring combination, according to Oerol founder Joop Mulder. During this circular walk from Holwerd, you will become acquainted with his project “Sense of Place,” which includes Jan Ketelaar's five-meter-high sculptures of women.
From Oenkerk you walk on to Giekerk, and just outside this village you come across the blue Eleven Cities Bridge. This is the last bridge the participants of the Eleven Cities Tour pass under.
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