De Frije Wiken is a beautiful, undiscovered area in south-east Friesland. You will find the special district structure here: the area is intersected by so-called districts, ditches and canals that were dug for peat extraction in the past. After the peat was excavated, nature was given the opportunity to slowly but surely recover. Cycle along old cobblestones, sandy paths and shell paths and enjoy. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque villages such as Gorredijk and Jubbega, where you almost automatically dismount. These villages feel like a step back in time, with their old farms, atmospheric churches and cosy streets. Then the route takes you through a varied landscape of woods, heathland, babbling waters and vast meadows. One moment you cycle in the shade of the forest, the next you enjoy the view over the endless fields. Coming by car? Then you can park at the Walking Park Tjongervallei in Oudehorne.
Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Sevenaerpad 5, 8413 CV Heerenveen | 32.5 KM | |
From
93
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91
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2343 M | 2.3 KM | |
Head southeast on Sevenaerpad | 13 M | ||
Make a slight left | 16 M | ||
Turn left | 2.3 KM | ||
You are now at section 91 | 0 M | ||
From
91
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70
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4880 M | 4.9 KM | |
Head northeast | 40 M | ||
Turn left | 260 M | ||
Turn left onto Tjongervallei | 419 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Siebe Annesweg | 1.2 KM | ||
Make a slight right | 385 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Jan K. Bosmalaan | 719 M | ||
Continue straight | 5 M | ||
Turn left | 341 M | ||
Turn right onto Eilewijksreed | 145 M | ||
Make a slight right | 351 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Eilewijksreed | 320 M | ||
Turn left onto Eilewijksreed | 430 M | ||
Turn left onto Tweede Compagnonsweg | 296 M | ||
You are now at section 70 | 0 M | ||
From
70
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89
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194 M | 0.2 KM | |
Head northwest on Tweede Compagnonsweg | 44 M | ||
Turn right to stay on Tweede Compagnonsweg | 150 M | ||
You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
From
89
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61
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3973 M | 4 KM | |
Head northeast on Alde Singel | 2.5 KM | ||
Turn left | 580 M | ||
Turn right onto De Tsjoele | 935 M | ||
You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
From
61
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16
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2210 M | 2.2 KM | |
Head northeast on Singel | 1.9 KM | ||
Turn right onto P W Janssenweg | 152 M | ||
Turn left onto Jelle van Damweg | 181 M | ||
You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
From
16
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65
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1695 M | 1.7 KM | |
Head northwest on Sluiswegje | 154 M | ||
Turn right onto Schoolweg | 13 M | ||
Turn left onto Slûsleane | 1.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
From
65
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63
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3823 M | 3.8 KM | |
Head southwest on Compagnonsfeart | 1.4 KM | ||
Continue straight | 1.3 KM | ||
Turn left onto Nijlân | 335 M | ||
Turn right onto Sjoelstrjitte | 130 M | ||
Turn left onto De Vlecke | 177 M | ||
Make a slight left onto 't Leantsje | 179 M | ||
Turn right to stay on 't Leantsje | 267 M | ||
Continue onto 't Weike | 19 M | ||
You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
From
63
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59
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2113 M | 2.1 KM | |
Head southwest on 't Weike | 675 M | ||
Make a slight right | 170 M | ||
Turn right onto De Leijen | 1.1 KM | ||
Turn left onto De Leijen | 131 M | ||
You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
From
59
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57
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2160 M | 2.2 KM | |
Head south on De Leijen | 2.2 KM | ||
You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
From
57
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99
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1902 M | 1.9 KM | |
Head south on Bonteboksleane | 1.9 KM | ||
You are now at section 99 | 0 M | ||
From
99
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64
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363 M | 0.4 KM | |
Head southeast on Hogeveensweg | 363 M | ||
You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
From
64
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97
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2940 M | 2.9 KM | |
Head southeast on Hogeveensweg | 754 M | ||
Turn left onto Bospad | 512 M | ||
Turn right to stay on Bospad | 1.5 KM | ||
Make a slight left onto Zijweg | 130 M | ||
You are now at section 97 | 0 M | ||
From
97
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93
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3898 M | 3.9 KM | |
Head southeast on Pastorielaan | 254 M | ||
Turn left onto Buitenweg | 451 M | ||
Turn right onto Houtwallen | 825 M | ||
Turn left onto Trekvogel | 910 M | ||
Turn right onto Tjongervallei | 5 M | ||
Turn left to stay on Tjongervallei | 1.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 93 | 0 M |