Outdoor PitstopWalking guide De Fryske Marren · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in De Fryske Marren
De Fryske Marren has 13 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 9 best are 17.9 km long on average. Along the way you find 338 benches and picnic tables, 5 water fountains and refill points and 29 public toilets in total.
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The 9 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 De Fryske Marren is Zuiderzeepad - 22 (18.1 km, moderate).
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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Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsZuiderzeepad - 22
ModerateZuiderzee Trail - 22
18.1 km · ± 4:05 h · ↗ 28 m · From A to B · start De Fryske Marren
5 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points65 benches and picnic tables
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Eleven Cities Trail - 04 - Balk-Skouleane
18.3 km · ± 4:05 h · From A to B · start De Fryske Marren
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points28 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Condor3d · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsGroot Frieslandpad - 11
ModerateGreat Friesland Trail - 11
14.8 km · ± 3:20 h · ↗ 4 m · From A to B · start Súdwest-Fryslân
4 public toilets1 water point26 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsZuiderzeepad - 20
ModerateZuiderzee Trail - 20
15.8 km · ± 3:30 h · ↗ 6 m · From A to B · start De Fryske Marren
6 public toilets3 water fountains and refill points82 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: It Fryske Gea / Tjerk Kunst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEleven Cities Trail - 05 - Skouleane-Stavoren
21.8 km · ± 4:55 h · ↗ 33 m · From A to B · start De Fryske Marren
3 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points45 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsZuiderzeepad - 19
ModerateZuiderzee Trail - 19
16.2 km · ± 3:35 h · From A to B · start Steenwijkerland
2 public toilets1 water point30 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Udo Ockema · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEleven Cities Trail - 03 - Sneek-Balk
23.4 km · ± 5:10 h · ↗ 6 m · From A to B · start Súdwest-Fryslân
7 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points17 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsZuiderzeepad - 21
ModerateZuiderzee Trail - 21
15.5 km · ± 3:30 h · ↗ 6 m · From A to B · start De Fryske Marren
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points5 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Udo Ockema · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsJabikspaad
ModerateJacob's Trail
16.9 km · ± 3:45 h · From A to B · start Heerenveen
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points40 benches and picnic tables
All 5 walks from De Fryske Marren, A to Z
Long-distance paths through De Fryske Marren
Walks of several days, in stages.
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Photo: Bouwe Brouwer · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Fransvannes · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 9 best walks.
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Photo: Condor3d · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsFries Scheepvaart Museum
Museum · along 1 walk
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Photo: Udo Ockema · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMolenhuis De Jager
Museum · along 1 walk
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Photo: Udo Ockema · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMuseum · along 1 walk
Observation tower · along 2 walks
Museum · along 1 walk
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in De Fryske Marren?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 13 walks in De Fryske Marren, including 4 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in De Fryske Marren?
At the top of this guide is Zuiderzeepad - 22 (18.1 km, moderate). Next come Elfstedenpad - 04 - Balk-Skouleane and Groot Frieslandpad - 11.
Which walks in De Fryske Marren have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Zuiderzeepad - 22, Elfstedenpad - 04 - Balk-Skouleane and Groot Frieslandpad - 11 have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through De Fryske Marren?
Among others Elfstedenpad, Zuiderzeepad - Hoofdroute, Groot Frieslandpad and Zuiderzeepad - Alle varianten run through this area.
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