Noorderhaven, Harlingen – Historic Center of Makkum loop from Bolsward

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Friesland

Bolsward

Noorderhaven, Harlingen – Historic Center of Makkum loop from Bolsward

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Noorderhaven, Harlingen – Historic Center of Makkum loop from Bolsward

03:07

53.9km

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 583 m for 23 m

After 22.4 km for 19 m

After 23.1 km for 7 m

After 23.6 km for 10 m

After 38.8 km for 24 m

After 53.6 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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345 m

Kleine Dijlakker Canal and Historic Houses, Bolsward

Highlight • Historical Site

Bolsward became really wealthy in the 17th century through the milk trade. You can see this well in the houses along the city canals of that time. You can admire …

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6.42 km

Skraarder Feart

Lake

12.9 km

Penjumer Feart

Lake

20.5 km

Harlingen Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice

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23.3 km

Noorderhaven, Harlingen

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful place that you should definitely discover as a break from your cycling tour. Park your bike and explore the picturesque alleys on foot!

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24.3 km

Zuiderhaven Harlingen

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The Zuiderhaven was built in 1597 at the place where Harlingen Fort used to be. Today Harlingen has the most important port of the Dutch crab fishery

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28.8 km

Viewpoint

30.6 km

North Sea Dike Zurich

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Here you cycle close to the North Sea, a beautiful view in every season! Prepare for strong headwinds and things can only turn out better than expected.

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38.9 km

Historic Center of Makkum

Highlight • Settlement

beautiful old town in Friesland.

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39.0 km

Makkum Lock

Highlight • Bridge

It gets tight here when the big ones come and the small rubber boats are just "bycatch"😃

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39.0 km

The Buitenhaven van Makkum is an atmospheric harbour on the IJsselmeer, where fishing boats, sailing yachts and traditional flat-bottomed boats come together. This place offers beautiful views over the water …

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53.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

18.2 km

2.93 km

637 m

424 m

245 m

157 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

12.2 km

6.13 km

411 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

10°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

July 22, 2025,NL Friesland: Makkum-Abschlussdeich-Harlingen-Makkum

We set off toward the North Sea in somewhat cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, the 32-km-long dam between the IJsselmeer and the North Sea wasn't navigable all the way to the tidal barrier. However, the few kilometers there clearly demonstrated the scale of the dam, which houses a highway and a bike path. The port of Harlingen has a lot to offer: …

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