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De Fryske Marren

View of Tjeukemeer – Echten Pumping Station loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

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Netherlands

Friesland

De Fryske Marren

View of Tjeukemeer – Echten Pumping Station loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

Moderate

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View of Tjeukemeer – Echten Pumping Station loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

02:47

48.7km

40m

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: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 11.0 km for 9 m

After 37.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.87 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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6.92 km

Lake Tsjûkemar

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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. …

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8.39 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 …

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9.19 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 …

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9.66 km

Bench With a View of the Tsjûkemar

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Great place to catch your breath with a view 🤓

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11.0 km

Christiaan Bridge

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A super nice little sea 🌊 with great bike path 👍🚲
Numerous bridges or stairs that make it easier to jump into the water 😊

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24.5 km

Scharsterbrug Canal

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During high season, be aware of stray dogs and oncoming traffic

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33.7 km

View of Tjeukemeer from Vierhuis

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

18.7 km

6.81 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

11.6 km

6.81 km

788 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

16°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2021,Oud sluishuisje – Echtenerbrug - Tsjukemar Rondje vanuit Lemmer

Nice trip with a surprise bike pound that was just open 😊

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May 28, 2026,Rund ums Tsukemar, die Milchroute 🚲☀️🐄

By the water, it's a challenge NOT to inhale mosquitoes 🦟 😁🤐

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June 15, 2024,Tag 2. Lemmer Rundfahrt

Today a good tour, with strong wind. Well, with a "tailwind bike" no problem

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May 1, 2024,Fahrradtour von Joure nach Lemmer und zurück

What else do you need in Friesland besides a bike? A boat!! It's crazy how much water there is here, you're constantly driving over small or large bridges or taking a small ferry that takes you to the other bank - just beautiful. And we're just lucky with the weather.

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View of Tjeukemeer – Echten Pumping Station loop from Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal

It Gemaaltje (Oosterzee Pump House)

Lake Tsjûkemar

View of Tjeukemeer

Echten Pumping Station

Bench With a View of the Tsjûkemar

Christiaan Bridge

Scharsterbrug Canal

View of Tjeukemeer from Vierhuis

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