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Cycling

Cycling

Discover National Park De Alde Feanen by bike

On your bike, discover for yourself just how diverse it is at De Alde Feanen National Park. During a cycle ride you’ll cycle along along the water, through the wood, along meadows and through villages.

You can hear birds singing and watch little boats sailing by. Along the way, you can stop for a cup of coffee on a terrace or have lunch somewhere by the water’s edge, before taking a ferry across to the other side. Don’t have a bike with you? No problem! You can also hire one from various bike hire outlets.

View here our updated online map.Here, you’ll find at a glance routes, birdwatching huts or welcoming businesses that can tell you all about the park at a glance.

Would you like to explore with the map of De Alde Feanen? You can download it here. Looking for tips for along the way? You can find them in our magazine. Read them here.

On various routes, it is necessary to make one or more crossings by a ferry. The current timetables for the ferries in De Alde Feanen can be found on a16> on the website of De 8 van Grou

Overview of cycling routes

46.9km
Cycling
Natuurlijk Aldeboarn
37.1km
Cycling
Drijvende krachten - Drachten
23km
Cycling
Doortraproute Grou - Akkrum
33.7km
Cycling
Het mooie van De Veenhoop - Drachten
26km
Cycling
Venenroute
51.6km
Cycling
Van polder naar polder
32km
Cycling
Noordelijke Wouden route
38.7km
Cycling
Gastvrije Ondernemers route
74.5km
Cycling
Fietsrondje De Veenhoop -Beetsterzwaag - Drachten
39.5km
Cycling
Fietsrondje Smallingerland
34.7km
Cycling
Pontjesroute De 8 van Grou - Zuidlus
43.2km
Cycling
Op é Trapers - Cultuurhistorische route
39.5km
Cycling
Swalkroute Warten
39.7km
Cycling
Fietsen langs het water
45km
Cycling
Dorpenroute
43.7km
Cycling
Pontjesroute - De 8 van Grou
26km
Cycling
It Fryske Gea route

Parking, rental, map

Bike rental

  • You can of course bring your own bike, but you can also rent a (electric) bike. There are several charging points available for electric bicycles. On the map you can find the rental locations under the filter “Things to do.”

Parking

  • In De Alde Feanen you will find several Tourist Transfer Points, where you can park and start various routes. Information boards at these locations show the recreational opportunities in the area. View the map and select “Points of Interest” to see where these Tourist Transfer Points are located.

De Alde Feanen National Park Information Point

Would you like more information about De Alde Feanen National Park? If so, do pop into our Information Centre. Check out all our opening hours here and do pop in.

Guidelines for visiting National Park De Alde Feanen

What does De Alde Feanen tell you? Take a moment to pause and observe the flow of the landscape. Obstacles in the water can create a stronger current, and a beaver lodge can cause an entire lake to form. The reflection on the water sometimes reveals more than you first thought you saw. We invite you to slow down. To experience the harmony between people and nature and to observe the natural flow — both within yourself and in nature. Will you help us preserve this unique area?

  • Sail slowly (max. 6 km/h) to protect the reed-lined banks
  • Only moor at designated berths
  • Keep dogs on a leash
  • Avoid unnecessary noise and do not disturb birds
  • Do not leave any waste behind
  • Be careful with engine oil and fuel, as they are harmful to nature
  • Respect restricted areas
  • Camp only in designated locations
  • Prevent forest fires and do not make campfires