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Friesland
Sneek

Sneek Water Gate – De Rat sawmill loop from Sneek

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Netherlands
Friesland
Sneek

Sneek Water Gate – De Rat sawmill loop from Sneek

Moderate

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Sneek Water Gate – De Rat sawmill loop from Sneek

03:42

14.7km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 909 m for 9 m

After 9.39 km for 16 m

After 13.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

870 m

Sneek Water Gate

Highlight • Monument

Anyone in Sneek cannot ignore the iconic water gate. The stone medieval gate with two octagonal towers dominates this picturesque town, which is one of the eleven cities of Friesland. …

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2

9.50 km

Galamagracht and the Overtuinen of IJlst

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Unique and characteristic of IJlst are the gardens on both sides of the Ee. A river with the character of a city canal.

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3

9.59 km

Mennonite Church

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The De Doopsgezinde Kerk (=Mennonite Church) of IJlst is a church building in the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân in the Dutch province of Friesland. The church building is a national monument.

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4

9.79 km

IJlst Canal (Drylts)

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One of the eleven cities.

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5

10.2 km

De Rat sawmill

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The mill is one of three sawmills in the Netherlands. The mill is still in full operation. Open all year round on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. In the months …

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6

10.5 km

Terpensmole

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The Terpensmole near IJlst is a polder mill of the spinning head type. The mill originally stood near Sneek. The mill is owned by the De Fryske Mole Foundation. The …

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7

10.5 km

Path along the Geeuw

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can have a beautiful walk here on the path along the water with views of De Geeuw, reed fields, birds, and meadows with horses and cattle.

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11.2 km

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

3.94 km

2.77 km

742 m

380 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.78 km

804 m

463 m

342 m

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

5 %

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