Cycle route along the lakes near Lemmer
Lemmer, Oosterzee, Echten
Get on your bike in Lemmer and let yourself be carried along a beautiful route that takes you along three wonderful lakes: Lake IJssel, the Grote Brekken and the Lake Tjeukemeer. Lemmer has a rich history as a fishing town and trading centre on the former Zuiderzee. The village's name appears in documents as early as 1228. Thanks to its strategic location by the sea, fishing and shipping flourished. You can still taste the maritime atmosphere in Lemmer's cosy harbour and canals. Visit the lighthouse overlooking the calm water that used to be rough sea. The Woudaemaal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also worth a visit. From here, the trip takes you along the Grote Brekken. This calm lake is surrounded by marshes and reed beds. Many birds find their home here, which is why you will find many observation huts in this area. Further east is the Tjeukemeer, Friesland's largest inland lake. Along the shores of this lake you will come across a number of pumping stations that contribute to keeping today's polders dry. In this wetland environment, nature goes hand in hand with Friesland's fascinating history. Explore the old fishing stories and enjoy the fantastic views. Photo: De Lemster Krant
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Gedempte Gracht , 8531 EA Lemmer | 31.4 KM | |
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51
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46
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3702 M | 3.7 KM | |
| Head west on Gedempte Gracht | 9 M | ||
| Turn left onto Markt | 292 M | ||
| Keep left onto Nieuwedijk | 181 M | ||
| Continue straight | 11 M | ||
| Turn right | 182 M | ||
| Continue straight | 9 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 250 M | ||
| Continue straight | 58 M | ||
| Make a sharp left | 63 M | ||
| Turn right | 86 M | ||
| Keep left at the fork | 22 M | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 828 M | ||
| Turn right onto Plattedijk | 354 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Plattedijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 46 | 0 M | ||
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From
46
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43
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7041 M | 7 KM | |
| Head southwest | 18 M | ||
| Turn right | 131 M | ||
| Turn right onto Venneweg | 4.5 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Doraweg | 6 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Doraweg | 12 M | ||
| Take the ferry Brekkenpolder - Lemmer | 50 M | ||
| Continue straight onto Riensleat | 2.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Kanaelsdijk | 24 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Gaestdyk | 198 M | ||
| You are now at section 43 | 0 M | ||
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From
43
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42
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229 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head northeast | 229 M | ||
| You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
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From
42
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53
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184 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head east | 184 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
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52
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3382 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head east | 350 M | ||
| Turn left onto Strjitwei | 3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
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47
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844 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Straatweg | 844 M | ||
| You are now at section 47 | 0 M | ||
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From
47
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48
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1819 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Herenweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Continue onto Molenweg | 521 M | ||
| You are now at section 48 | 0 M | ||
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From
48
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58
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756 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head east on Buren | 606 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Buren | 128 M | ||
| Turn left | 22 M | ||
| You are now at section 58 | 0 M | ||
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From
58
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59
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3640 M | 3.6 KM | |
| Head north | 26 M | ||
| Continue onto Lodo van Hamelpad | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Sluispad | 10 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Sluispad | 233 M | ||
| Keep right onto Lodo van Hamelpad | 1.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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From
59
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65
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1634 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head south on Hoofdweg | 348 M | ||
| Turn right | 319 M | ||
| Turn left onto Meerpad | 5 M | ||
| Continue onto Middenvaart | 622 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Commissiepolle | 340 M | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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From
65
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64
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1148 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head south on Commissiepolle | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
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From
64
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69
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678 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head south on Middenweg | 678 M | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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From
69
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66
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2874 M | 2.9 KM | |
| Head west on Otterweg | 2.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
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49
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1981 M | 2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Grietenijdijk | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 49 | 0 M | ||
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From
49
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50
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1032 M | 1 KM | |
| Head southwest on Pasveer | 151 M | ||
| Turn right | 12 M | ||
| Turn left | 117 M | ||
| Continue straight | 240 M | ||
| Turn left | 33 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zeedijk | 132 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Zeedijk | 318 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Zeedijk | 29 M | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
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51
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427 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head west | 16 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Zeedijk | 411 M | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M |