Past Frisian windmills and churches

Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands

Cycling route: 164778

based on 2 reviews

Provided by: Groots Genieten

46.9 km
02:45 h
826 kcal
4 m

Description

Wide views, windmills and church towers that loom like beacons in the landscape: you can get a breath of fresh air and switch back gears in Friesland. A wonderful route to get some fresh air!

Middelzee
You will pass through some beautiful old terp villages, such as Boksum, Deinum and Dronrijp. These three villages were once located on the Middelzee, a former arm of the sea that ran through Friesland until the Middle Ages. You pass the Hatsumermolen: an octagonal polder mill from 1878. Further on is the Edensermolen. This beautiful polder mill dates from 1847.

Klokhuis
In Hennaard you will find several houses around the mound. You can visit a special bell tower at the cemetery. This square clock house dates from 1870, the base was built with stones from the church, which was demolished in 1862. The clock dates back to the thirteenth century! You can also see beautiful old churches in Oosterlittens and Weidum. In the protected villagescape of Mantgum you will see, among other things, some rentier houses and associated parks from 1875.

Hotel Restaurant Windmill

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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.

Directions

# Description Distance
87
87 (9024EA, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
20
20 (Bearsterdyk, 9025BR, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 1.47 km
70
70 (9031XW, Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands) 4.63 km
59
59 (9033WH, Waadhoeke, Friesland, The Netherlands) 9.34 km
39
39 (9033WH, Waadhoeke, Friesland, The Netherlands) 9.41 km
77
77 (9033WB, Waadhoeke, Friesland, The Netherlands) 10.63 km

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