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Walking guide Achtkarspelen · Updated on 5 November 2026

The best walks in Achtkarspelen

Achtkarspelen has 8 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 5 best are 18 km long on average. Along the way you find 69 benches and picnic tables and 2 public toilets in total.

Friese Woudenpad - 04, walk in Achtkarspelen
Friese Woudenpad - 04
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Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 7: Surhuizum - Rottevalle, walk in Achtkarspelen
Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 7: Surhuizum - Rottevalle
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Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 6: De Kooten - Surhuizum, walk in Achtkarspelen
Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 6: De Kooten - Surhuizum
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The 5 best walks

In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.

The best walking route in Achtkarspelen is Friese Woudenpad - 03 (24 km, hard).

The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.

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    Friese Woudenpad - 03, walk in Achtkarspelen
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    Photo: Jan dijkstra · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Frisian Woods Trail - 03

    24 km · ± 5:20 h · From A to B · start Dantumadiel

    2 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points9 benches and picnic tables

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    Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 7: Surhuizum - Rottevalle, walk in Achtkarspelen
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    Photo: Gouwenaar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Northern Frisian Woodlands Trail, stage 7: Surhuizum - Rottevalle

    13.9 km · ± 3:05 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Achtkarspelen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points6 benches and picnic tables

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    Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 6: De Kooten - Surhuizum, walk in Achtkarspelen
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    Photo: Gouwenaar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Northern Frisian Woodlands Trail, stage 6: De Kooten - Surhuizum

    18.5 km · ± 4:05 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Achtkarspelen

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points6 benches and picnic tables

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    Friese Woudenpad - 04, walk in Achtkarspelen
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    Photo: Jan dijkstra · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Frisian Woods Trail - 04

    16.5 km · ± 3:40 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Tytsjerksteradiel

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points15 benches and picnic tables

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    Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 5: Kollum - De Kooten, walk in Achtkarspelen
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    Photo: Brimz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

    Northern Frisian Woodlands Trail, stage 5: Kollum - De Kooten

    17.1 km · ± 3:50 h · From A to B · start Noardeast-Fryslân

    0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points33 benches and picnic tables

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Frequently asked questions

How many walks are there in Achtkarspelen?

The Outdoor Pitstop map has 8 walks in Achtkarspelen, including 3 long-distance paths in stages.

What is the best walk in Achtkarspelen?

At the top of this guide is Friese Woudenpad - 03 (24 km, hard). Next come Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 7: Surhuizum - Rottevalle and Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, etappe 6: De Kooten - Surhuizum.

Which walks in Achtkarspelen have a toilet along the way?

In this guide, Friese Woudenpad - 03 have a public toilet along the route.

Which long-distance paths run through Achtkarspelen?

Among others Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, Friese Woudenpad - Hoofdroute and Friese Woudenpad - Alle varianten run through this area.

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