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IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Witte en Zwarte Brekken

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Netherlands

Friesland

Wymbritseradiel

IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Witte en Zwarte Brekken

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IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Witte en Zwarte Brekken

01:10

19.7km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 4.13 km for 16 m

After 5.07 km for 16 m

After 9.67 km for 9 m

After 15.6 km for 16 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.14 km

IJlst

Highlight • Settlement

The IJlst overyards on either side of the Ee are beautiful to see. You can also rent a boat in IJlst to sail through the canals yourself and see the city from a completely different perspective.

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5.18 km

Galamagracht and the Overtuinen of IJlst

Highlight • Historical Site

Unique and characteristic of IJlst are the gardens on both sides of the Ee. A river with the character of a city canal.

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5.56 km

Houtstad IJlst Museum and Workshop

Highlight • Historical Site

Houtstad IJlst is a museum and wood workshop in the Frisian town of IJlst. Here you will find evidence of traditional crafts, toys and a historic collection of ice skates …

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5.67 km

De Rat sawmill

Highlight • Monument

The mill is one of three sawmills in the Netherlands. The mill is still in full operation. Open all year round on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. In the months …

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5.69 km

Cycle path along the Terpensmole and De Rat

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This cycle path between Sneek and IJlst passes, among other things, the polder mill de Terpensmole and the sawmill de Rat. Whether it was for pumping away water, sawing wood …

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9.20 km

Sneek Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The water tower has a height of 44 meters and a water tank of 350 m3. The tower has been used as an office since 1998. In 2008, the water …

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9.77 km

The Fountain of Fortuna – 11fountains

Highlight • Monument

This fountain is located in the Sneek city center canal, just behind the famous Sneek Water Gate, "De Waterpoort."

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11.6 km

View of the Water Tower in Sneek

Highlight • Monument

19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.59 km

2.84 km

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

8.51 km

2.04 km

331 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

15°C

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IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Witte en Zwarte Brekken

IJlst

Galamagracht and the Overtuinen of IJlst

Houtstad IJlst Museum and Workshop

De Rat sawmill

Cycle path along the Terpensmole and De Rat

Sneek Water Tower

The Fountain of Fortuna – 11fountains

View of the Water Tower in Sneek

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