The Oersetters Ferry Route
Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 181523
Provided by: VVV Waterland van Friesland
51.1 km
03:00 h
900 kcal
6 m
Description
\\\'De Oersetters\\\' is the fantastic ferry cycling tour that takes you through the National Landscape of Southwest Friesland. Because of its high cultural amenity value,'De Oersetters\\\' has been awarded the title LCH 2018 SWF (\\\'Leeuwarden Cultural Capital 2018 Sudwest-Fryslan). By'Friends of the Voetveren\\\', in collaboration with the ANWB,'De Oersetters\\\' has now been declared the best ferry cycling tour in the Netherlands 2014.
The assignment of 'the Friends of the Voetveren' was to develop a bicycle tour where at least two crossings must be made with a pedestrian or bicycle ferry. There should be sights and of course opportunities to eat and drink along the route. This is certainly the case with 'De Oersetters'. There is a lot to see and you will find several picnic benches along the entire route, but you can also use the catering facilities available, whether on the water or not. There are also several charging points for electric bicycles along the route.
The name 'De Oersetters' refers to two pedestrian and bicycle ferries that are included in this cycle route through the Frisian Lake District. These ferries give the trip a special dimension. For those who want to discover and experience the beautiful landscape of Southwest Friesland by bike, the cycle route'De Oersetters\\\' offers plenty of options. One moment you are cycling through the varied water-rich landscape of the Southwest Friesland National Landscape, the next moment you pass a village or that historic Frisian city and then enjoy the Frisian landscape again while cycling through wide meadows. 'The Oersetters' is a real experience!'De Oersetters\\\' starts in Bolsward. The tips are described clockwise. You leave for junctions 8 and 24. Have fun cycling with'De\\\'Oersetters\\\'.
Tip 1 Buy a fresh Frisian peat-smoked sausage for the road at the Yde de Boer butcher's shop on Jongemastraat (you will pass by). This Frisian dry peat smoked sausage is an award winner. Just do it! (after junction 6).
Tip 10 When you return to Bolsward, you can enjoy the Titus Brandsma Museum and Gysbert Japicx Museum. But \\\'De Oersetters\\\' is not complete without a visit to the'Us Heit\\\' Brewery on Snekerstraat (towards junction 8), on the eastern border of Bolsward, you passed by earlier. Aart van der Linden introduces you to the brewing process of his Frisian beers and of course you can order a special glass of'Us Heit\\\' beer here! You've earned it (after node 6).
Tip 1 Buy a fresh Frisian peat-smoked sausage for the road at the Yde de Boer butcher's shop on Jongemastraat (you will pass by). This Frisian dry peat smoked sausage is an award winner. Just do it! (after junction 6).
Tip 2 After half an hour of cycling you can drink coffee or tea with delicious apple pie at Kootje at the Bridge. A fantastic tea garden on the water. You can also enjoy homemade jams and chutney or a coupe of farmhouse ice cream. Kootje bij de Brug is also the tourist information point (between junctions 13 and 12) of VVV Waterland van Friesland.
Tip 3 In Blauwhuis, visit the Vitus Church by master builder Kuipers. Well worth a visit (Junction 12).
Tip 4 After passing the railway line, take a moment to admire the fantastic view over the Oudegaaster Blokken and then enjoy the 5 kilometer long'Brekenpad\\\' along the water (junction 15).
Tip 5 At the Renema Pont you will be transferred over the Grons. That's enjoyment! (after junction 16).
Tip 6 In Gaastmeer you can have lunch at Herberg Yn è Ielaak on the water (in Gaastmeer continue cycling to the water). De Herberg is also a tourist agency and has a charging point. Also take a look at the church in Gaastmeer (after junction 34).
Tip 7 You can enjoy stories, leaflets and sweets during your crossing with ferry keeper and (Grand) Ambassador of Southwest Friesland Menno Sappé. At your request, Menno will tell you the story of the Gaastmeer church (between junctions 34 and 23).
Tip 8 There is a lot to do in Workum. At Begine 9-11 you will find Pottebakkerij Kunst. We have arranged for you to visit the studio when purchasing a souvenir from Workumer pottery. You can enjoy a drink on a terrace at the Merk in Workum. In Workum you can also visit the nationally known Jopie Huisman Museum (junction 17).
Tip 9 In Allingawier you can visit the museum farm'de Izeren Ko\\\' (with catering facilities). In Exmorra you can go back in time a hundred years with a visit to the museum, school and grocery shop. These museums are part of the Aldfaers Erf Museum Route (after junction 3).
Tip 10 When you return to Bolsward, you can enjoy the Titus Brandsma Museum and Gysbert Japicx Museum. But \\\'De Oersetters\\\' is not complete without a visit to the'Us Heit\\\' Brewery on Snekerstraat (towards junction 8), on the eastern border of Bolsward, you passed by earlier. Aart van der Linden introduces you to the brewing process of his Frisian beers and of course you can order a special glass of'Us Heit\\\' beer here! You've earned it (after node 6).
More information about the Southwest Friesland region can be found on the website of VVV Waterland van Friesland: www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
6 | 6 (8701JT, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
| Titus Brandsma museum (Grote Dijlakker, 8701KV, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.14 km | ||
8 | 8 (8701PZ, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 2.38 km | |
24 | 24 (8771SJ, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 4.12 km | |
13 | 13 (Remswerderleane, 8774PG, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 6.17 km | |
| Oplaadpunt (Wolsumerwei, 8774PK, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 6.77 km |
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