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Gaasterlân-Sleat

The Luts Canal in Balk – Old Town Hall of Balk loop from Balk

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Gaasterlân-Sleat

The Luts Canal in Balk – Old Town Hall of Balk loop from Balk

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4

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The Luts Canal in Balk – Old Town Hall of Balk loop from Balk

00:30

1.96km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 886 m for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

896 m

Hotel Café Restaurant Teernstra

Highlight • Cafe

A cozy cafe where a cup of coffee and pastry goes down well. Definitely recommended if you're in Balk, especially on a Sunday morning. It even got busy with coffee drinkers.

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2

1.03 km

St. Ludgerus Church, Balk

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A very beautiful Catholic church with a cemetery in Balk. The church was built in 1883 and is a national monument.

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3

1.12 km

The Luts Canal in Balk

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Balk has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. The village developed along the Luts, a historic river that was traditionally important for shipping. In the 19th century, …

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4

1.36 km

It Bûterhûs

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The name It Bûterhûs was chosen because of the history of the building. But also because Balk has become modern-day Balk: because of the butter trade. Balk is the Frisian …

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5

1.37 km

Bakkerij Meinsma

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The Breahûs is a church building in Balk in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. The church building is a national monument and was built in 1728.

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1.45 km

Shopping street on the Luts in Balk

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely shopping street in Balk with many shops and restaurants. Picturesquely situated on the canal, shopping is twice as much fun here!

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1.51 km

Old Town Hall of Balk

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Town Hall of Balk. Adjacent you will find the pleasant shopping street of Balk with various nice shops.

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8

1.53 km

Center of Balk

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Balk is a nice Frisian town. The local baker bakes fantastic Suikerbrood!

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B

1.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

642 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.29 km

154 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 7 June

19°C

13°C

90 %

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