De Trije fan Ljouwert (Leeuwarden): diel 1 Sudwest

The Trije fan Ljouwert consists of three cycle routes through and around the city of Leeuwarden. The length has been chosen in such a way that there is also time left for other activities in this old fortified city. The starting point is the VVV office. Bicycle rental is possible at the station bicycle shed. Part 1 of the Trije fan Ljouwert (Leeuwarden) goes through the southwestern area near Leeuwarden. It partly follows the old drainage of the Middelzee, namely the Zwette. The Zwette is also the part of the Elfstedentocht that is covered by the skaters early in the morning in the dark. After the Zwette the route leads through typical Frisian small villages, with the church as the centre. This area that was in or on the edge of the former Middelzee has villages that are mostly built on mounds. Via Weidumerhout the route goes to Bears. Here the contours of Uniastate are still visible in the landscape. Via Boksum and Blessum we reach Deinum with its characteristic spire, namely in the shape of an onion. Via the van Harinxmakanaal we go towards Marssum. Here you can still visit the Poptaslot. The Poptaslot is an old Frisian estate. Then we go towards Leeuwarden and via the old city centre we return to our starting point. Highlights: . the wide Frisian meadow landscape with lovely villages . Weidumerhout with the opportunity for coffee/tea and canoe rental . in Bears a petting zoo and the contours of Uniastate . in Marssum the beautiful Poptaslot to visit Back in Leeuwarden there are many museums to visit or a terrace in the old city centre.