De Rat sawmill – Sneek Water Gate loop from Sneek

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Netherlands

Friesland

Sneek

De Rat sawmill – Sneek Water Gate loop from Sneek

Moderate

4.8

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De Rat sawmill – Sneek Water Gate loop from Sneek

02:16

8.97km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 3.83 km for 16 m

After 8.07 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.95 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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4.07 km

IJlst Canal (Drylts)

Highlight • River

One of the eleven cities.

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4.44 km

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 May to September on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
from 10am to 5pm.

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4.69 km

Scoop and Saw Mill on the Geeuw

Highlight • Monument

The Terpensmole near IJlst is a polder mill of the spinning head type. The mill originally stood near Sneek. The mill is owned by the De Fryske Mole Foundation. The mill was restored between 1981 and 1982 and officially inaugurated by the mayor of Sneek on National Mill Day, May 8, 1982. Here, the mill serves as a reserve drainage system for the polder, with outflow into the Geau (Geeuw). In 2011, after its relocation, it was renamed "Terpensmole."

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4.77 km

Terpensmole

Highlight • Monument

The Terpensmole near IJlst is a polder mill of the spinning head type. The mill originally stood near Sneek. The mill is owned by the De Fryske Mole Foundation. The mill was restored in 1981-1982 and officially inaugurated by the mayor of Sneek on National Mill Day, May 8, 1982. Here, the mill serves as a reserve drainage system for the polder, with outflow into the Geau (Geeuw) River. In 2011, after its relocation, it was renamed "Terpensmole."

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4.80 km

Path along the Geeuw

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can have a beautiful walk here on the path along the water with views of De Geeuw, reed fields, birds, and meadows with horses and cattle.

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5.52 km

Waterway and Footbridge on the Way to IJlst

Highlight • Bridge

8.11 km

Sneek Water Gate

Highlight • Monument

Anyone in Sneek cannot ignore the iconic water gate. The stone medieval gate with two octagonal towers dominates this picturesque town, which is one of the eleven cities of Friesland. Get off your bike here and stroll over the old ramparts along the picturesque canals.

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