Woudpoort Bridge – Dokkumer Ie loop from Westergeast

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Friesland

Kollumerland C.A.

Woudpoort Bridge – Dokkumer Ie loop from Westergeast

Easy

4.4

(10)

riders

Woudpoort Bridge – Dokkumer Ie loop from Westergeast

01:50

31.6km

40m

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: September 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.42 km for 107 m

After 9.83 km for 143 m

Restricted: • Monday-Saturday: 6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 6:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise dismount required)

After 11.4 km for 107 m

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8.87 km

Woudpoort Bridge

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Striking drawbridge on the spot where the Woudpoort used to be.

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9.01 km

Dokkumergrootdiep Canal

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View westwards to De Zijl, the heart of Dokkum, with a bridge connecting the river.

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9.06 km

Dokkum — Historic Canals and Old Town

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Dokkum is the northernmost city in the Netherlands and was founded in 754 when the missionary Boniface was murdered there. Since then, the place is considered a place of pilgrimage …

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11.7 km

Klein Diep Bicycle Bridge

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Great little bridge from which you have a beautiful view of the Dokkum center.

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12.0 km

Westersingel, Dokkum

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Nowadays a beautiful street, but formerly this place, as a 'western stronghold', was part of the medieval city fortifications for protection against, among others, pirate attacks.

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12.3 km

Dokkumer Ie

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The Dokkumer Ie used to be an important shipping connection for the transport of raw materials in North Friesland. The canal is still used today, but mainly by pleasure boats. …

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12.4 km

Dokkum

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The northernmost city in the Netherlands boasts a rich history, yet it's firmly rooted in the land. A down-to-earth yet hip town, perfect for shopping and relaxing.

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