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Netherlands
Friesland
Bolsward

IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Bolsward

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Netherlands
Friesland
Bolsward

IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Bolsward

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IJlst – De Rat sawmill loop from Bolsward

01:53

32.8km

50m

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: March 31, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.05 km for 18 m

After 14.6 km for 16 m

After 19.6 km for 9 m

After 20.8 km for 19 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.67 km

Blend Café & Restaurant at Franeker Town Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Be sure to try the toasties with guacamole and tortilla chips. Breakfast until 11:30 am… the Hanmer

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2

1.76 km

Broerekerk Bolsward

Highlight • Religious Site

Bolsward is the starting point of the big cycling event the Bicycle Eleven Cities Tour. 15,000 cyclists follow the 235 km route along the 11 cities that starts and ends in Bolsward on Whit Monday.

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3

14.6 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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4

14.7 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

15.6 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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6

15.6 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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7

19.1 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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8

21.4 km

Martini Square

Highlight • Settlement

B

32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

11.8 km

3.14 km

254 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

9.34 km

1.52 km

291 m

< 100 m

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