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Netherlands

Friesland

De Fryske Marren

Lemmer town center and canals – View of Tjeukemeer loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Netherlands

Friesland

De Fryske Marren

Lemmer town center and canals – View of Tjeukemeer loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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Lemmer town center and canals – View of Tjeukemeer loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

03:31

60.2km

50m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.71 km for 26 m

After 2.09 km for 9 m

After 2.43 km for 9 m

After 12.7 km for 9 m

After 44.4 km for 8 m

After 53.0 km for 44 m

After 58.4 km for 9 m

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1.72 km

Flevo Bridge, Lemmer

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Beautiful, small town with flair, great, small port, Lemmer invites you to linger.

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2.10 km

Lemmer town center and canals

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A nice place with lots of shopping opportunities and many canals. The drawbridge is constantly in motion.

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7.59 km

It Gemaaltje (Oosterzee Pump House)

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Nice place to rest at an old lock house with picnic table.

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8.64 km

Tsjûkemar is an inland lake in the Dutch province of Friesland on the edge of the province of Overijssel and the largest body of water in the so-called Friese Meren. It used to be just a shallow lake with no special tourist attractions.

With a fixed bridge in the south (towards Lemmer), the Tsjûkemar ends in the north with one of the few remaining motorway lift bridges (towards Joure). The clearance height of the fixed bridge can block larger sailors. The towns of Echtenerbrug, Delfstrahuizen, Vierhuis and Oosterzee are located on the lake. There are also a few campsites. Echtenerbrug and Delfstrahuizen are separated by the Christaansloot pier. This is part of a small part of an old peat route that leads to the Tsjûkemar and is now equipped with many moorings. This is also where the exit towards the province of Overijssel is located. In the southwest, the exit leads over the Follegasloot to Groote Brekken and to Lemmer.

Very nice cycle paths, swimming opportunities. Great nature.

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10.1 km

View of Tjeukemeer

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The Tjeukemeer, also called Tsjûkemar, is the largest inland lake in Friesland and offers a beautiful view over the water and the surrounding nature. The lake is 23.42 km² in size and is surrounded by picturesque villages such as Delfstrahuizen and Echten. The islands Tsjûkepolle, Marchjepolle and Ganzetippe are located in the Tjeukemeer, which together form a unique attraction. The area is an ideal place for water sports, such as skûtsjesilen, and offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the peace and nature.

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10.9 km

Echten Pumping Station

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On the southern shore of Lake Tjeukemeer lies the historic Echten Pumping Station. Built in 1913 to drain the Veenpolder near Echten, the pumping station was designated a protected monument in 2001. After a thorough restoration, it has returned to its former glory.

Today, it houses an art gallery. This unique combination of historic pumping station, art, and beautiful scenery makes it a special place to visit.

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