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De Alde Feanen National Park – Warten Canal and Drawbridge loop from Grou-Jirnsum

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Friesland

Boarnsterhim

De Alde Feanen National Park – Warten Canal and Drawbridge loop from Grou-Jirnsum

Moderate

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350

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De Alde Feanen National Park – Warten Canal and Drawbridge loop from Grou-Jirnsum

02:17

38.9km

30m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.21 km for 101 m

Open: • Monday & Tuesday & Thursday: 6:45 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-12:00 AM • Wednesday: 6:45 AM-10:00 AM & 11:15 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-12:00 AM • Friday: 6:45 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-2:00 AM • Saturday: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-2:00 AM • Sunday: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30 PM-6:30 PM & 7:30 PM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

After 14.2 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.20 km

Ferry De Burd – Grou (Prinses Margriet Canal)

Highlight • Structure

This ferry sails via the Princess Margriet Canal between De Burd and Grou.

Departure times:

Mon to Thu: 06:45-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-00:00
Fri: 06:45-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-02:00
Sat: 08:00-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-02:00
Sun and public holidays: 08:00-12:30, 13:30-18:30, 19:30-00:00
Price: €1.50

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10.9 km

Bridge

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Very idyllic place for a break

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11.6 km

Romsicht Observation Tower

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View over a beautiful piece of Frisian nature reserve.

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12.8 km

Krúsdobbe

Lake

14.2 km

Veerpont Hin en Wer Earnewald

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For 1 euro per person you will be taken to the other side.

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15.0 km

De Alde Feanen National Park

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De Alde Feanen National Park is a national park in the Dutch province of Friesland. The Alde Feanen form a diverse wetland with lakes, fens, quaking meadows, swamp forests, and peatlands.

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16.5 km

Lange Sleatten Cycle Path

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A long cycle path that runs right through National Park De Alde Feanen. This beautiful nature reserve offers extensive meadows, narrow ditches and a rich variety of birds and aquatic …

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17.4 km

De Alde Feanen National Park

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De Aldefeanen Nature Reserve is an absolute natural highlight. I don't know much about it, but there are many special birds within the nature reserve that even a layman can notice and enjoy :)

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18.9 km

Ringsleat

Lake

24.4 km

Warten Canal and Drawbridge

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Wait

The village was first mentioned in 1412 as Wartena. Warten was originally a Terp village (artificial residential hill) in the early Middle Ages. It later developed into a canal …

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38.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

10.5 km

7.98 km

2.54 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

14.1 km

7.98 km

1.29 km

540 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 8 June

17°C

10°C

71 %

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De Alde Feanen National Park – Warten Canal and Drawbridge loop from Grou-Jirnsum

Ferry De Burd – Grou (Prinses Margriet Canal)

Bridge

Romsicht Observation Tower

Veerpont Hin en Wer Earnewald

De Alde Feanen National Park

Lange Sleatten Cycle Path

De Alde Feanen National Park

Warten Canal and Drawbridge

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