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Image of the 'suskes' at the shell path

Image of the 'suskes' at the shell path

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Image of the 'suskes' at the shell path

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Location: Lemsterland, Friesland, Netherlands

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August 13, 2025

Cycling

Here, along the shore of Lake Tjeukemeer, stands the statue of the Suskes sisters. Where the lake now lies, the sisters had a farm. One hot summer evening, it caught fire. Because the adjacent ditch had dried up, the sisters fought the fire with buckets of fresh milk. But the heat immediately caused the moisture in the milk to evaporate, while the milk fat fanned the flames. Panicking, the sisters called out each other's names, "Tsjûke and Marchje." This, according to legend, is how Lake Tjeukemeer got its name.

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March 14, 2021

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This route along the Tsjukemar is varied, long sections are planted with beautiful summer flowers.

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August 17, 2024

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A lovely crackling shell path along the Tjeukermeer. As is often the case in Friesland, it pays to take the wind into account. Can be a bit busier on weekends and holidays, so think about your speed.

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Location: Lemsterland, Friesland, Netherlands

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