Frisian Stoeparoute

Bike touring routes & trails

Netherlands

Friesland

Noardeast-Fryslân

Frisian Stoeparoute

Moderate

4.7

(11)

riders

Frisian Stoeparoute

02:50

47.6km

30m

Cycling

Prepare to be surprised by a route that has it all: nature, charming villages, and culture. The route starts and ends at a parking lot on the edge of the center of the Frisian town of Dokkum. A lovely place to relax before or after your ride for a cup…

by Slowlands NL - Rad & Wandern

Last updated: September 3, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Noard-Fryslân Bûtendyks

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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46 m

Dokkum

Highlight • Settlement

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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9.47 km

De Zwaluw Mill Birdaard

Highlight • Monument

De Zwaluw is a corn, hull and sawmill in Frisian Birdaard (Frisian: Burdaard). The original mill was built in 1875.

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24.1 km

Dike Temple Marrum

Highlight • Monument

On the sea dike at Marrum, a work of art by Its Willemsma reminds us of raising the dike to "dalta".
Popularly referred to as "the tray" or "the temple" …

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27.3 km

Noard-Fryslân Bûtendyks Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Peace, vastness, and rugged nature are paramount here. The nature reserve is part of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and covers over 4,200 hectares. Enjoy the green summer polders, …

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35.6 km

Holwerd - Windmill and Church

Highlight • Monument

Holwerd is mainly known as a starting point to Ameland. You will also find the restaurant at the pier.

The salt marshes in this landscape can be flooded during storms …

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41.1 km

Nicolaaskerk Hantum

Highlight • Religious Site

The Martinus Church, situated on a high mound that has been sharply excavated to the south and west of the church, is, despite changes and repairs, an excellent example of mature Romanesque architecture.

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42.1 km

Stupa (Buddhist Center Hantum)

Highlight • Religious Site

Just along a smaller path, but then... fantastic place in the Frisian clay

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43.5 km

Hiaure Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This national monument was built in 1869 on the foundations of a medieval church, which was demolished due to its poor condition. Hiaure Church stands on its own mound, also …

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47.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

15.5 km

9.02 km

3.40 km

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

7.36 km

4.89 km

3.56 km

3.02 km

383 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

10°C

3°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 13, 2025

Prepare to be surprised by a route that has it all: nature, charming villages, and culture. The route starts and ends at a parking lot on the edge of the center of the Frisian town of Dokkum. A lovely place to relax before or after your ride for a cup of coffee and a real Frisian orange cake.
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