Cycling route 'Greidhoek' along three nature reserves.

(36.0 km)

This cycling route through the Greidhoek (Frisian Clay Meadow area between Franeker, Leeuwarden, Bolsward, and Sneek) allows you to discover the typical Frisian open meadow landscape. It takes you along three nature reserves managed by Natuurmonumenten: Skrok, Skrins, and the Lionserpolder.

Greidhoek
The Greidhoek is known for its extensive meadow landscape with rich terp (mound) villages. In the past, the Middle Sea used to flow through here. Due to the low-lying land combined with an 'old sea,' it has become a bird paradise, especially for species like the Godwit.

Bird Paradise and Excursions
Along the way, you'll encounter a bird observation hut in the nature reserves Skrok and Skrins. Discover which animal species migrate to this area. To reach the bird observation hut Skrins, you deviate slightly from the normal cycling node network during this route.

Natuu…

Natuurmonumenten organizes various excursions to these three areas annually.

Multiple Days
With this route, you can make two loops starting from Easterlittens. You can also choose to visit Skrok and Skrins one day and Lionserpolder the next day. Curious about accommodation options? Check here for available options.

Storyline Space
Skrins is part of the Space Storyline. Through twelve special places in the Waterland of Friesland, you go on a 'space journey.'

Sights on this route

Oosterlittens (Easterlittens)

The chimney of the former factory serves as a unique landmark for the terp village. Oosterlittens is a diligent and active village. For several years now, it has also been hosting the Open Frisian Championship in 'Jeu de Pelote.

Reformed Church Iens

The more than forty inhabitants of Iens easily fit into this picturesque church. The northern wall and tower date back to the thirteenth century, while the choir and southern wall were renewed in 1874 during an expansion. On the corner of the church...

Path along the Bolswardertrekvaart (Bolsward Canal).

A beautiful walking and cycling path along the tow canal of the Bolsward to Leeuwarden canal, near Burgwerd. The path is also referred to as a towpath.

Wommels

Wommels is a mound village located in the heart of the Greidhoek. Every year, the Freulepartij is played in Wommels, which is a highlight on the village's calendar.

Museum It Tsiispakhûs

The village of Wommels has a rich history in the field of butter-but even more so in the cheese trade. The many still clearly recognisable cheese merchant houses in Wommels are a reminder of that time, which lasted from ca. 1880 to 1910.

Jacobikerk Church

The Jacobikerk church stands on the terp in the village of Wommels. The single-nave church built in the 13th century was restored after a fire in around 1508. In the three-tier tower built in 1862 there are two bells. One was cast by Geert van Wou in 1494

Cafe Restaurant It Reade Hynder

Cafe Restaurant It Reade Hynder is al 140 jaar lang een begrip in Fryslan en ver daar buiten!

Tussenstop: strijk neer op het terras

Skrok Meadow Bird Reserve

The Skrok meadow bird reserve between the villages of Wommels and Easterein is a protected area where many birds come to forage and roost. In the spring, the flower-filled grasslands are perfect for nesting.

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Skrok - Bird hide

Meadow Bird Reserve near Wommels.

The Martinikerk Easterein

The Martinikerk is a church built in the 14th century, located on a moated elevation. In the middle of the 11th century, a tuffstone predecessor was built. The church hall is available for rent. You can also book a guided tour.

Skrins Meadow Bird Reserve

The Skrins meadow bird reserve between the villages of Wommels and Oosterlittens is a popular foraging and roosting spot for many birds. In the spring, the flower-filled grasslands are perfect for nesting.

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Skrins - Bird watching cabin

Meadow bird sanctuary.

Sint-Margaretakerk

Op een grotendeels afgegraven terp staat deze aan Sint-Margareta gewijde kerk. De kerkmuren zijn op sommige plekken een mozaïek van steensoorten. Zo is in de noordelijke muur onder meer tufsteen te zien. Daar staat de sacristie aangebouwd met een vr...

Path along the Bolswardertrekvaart (Bolsward Canal).

A beautiful walking and cycling path along the tow canal of the Bolsward to Leeuwarden canal, near Burgwerd. The path is also referred to as a towpath.

Lionserpolder

The Lionserpolder is located between the Frisian terp villages of Jorwert (Jowerd) and Leons (Lions). It is a typical open Frisian pastoral landscape. Part of the polder is managed by Natuurmonumenten (Nature Monuments), while the other part is under private nature management by farmers.

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Jorwerd

Jorwert is an ancient mound village located in the triangle of Leeuwarden, Sneek, and Franeker. The highlight is the annual open-air theater in the notary garden. Are you looking for tranquility? Be sure to visit Nijkleaster, which stands for silence, reflection, and connection.

Redbadtsjerke Jorwert

The Redbadtsjerke in Jorwert has been owned by the Foundation Alde Fryske Tsjerken since 1994. The volunteers of this committee manage and rent out the Redbadtsjerke to, among others, musical groups and individuals. The church also serves as a wedding venue.

Baard

Baard, a cozy terp village in the green meadows of the Greidhoek. Did you know that the residents are called 'Baarder katten' (Baarder cats)? The proverbial 'dogs' live in Leons. The statue in the center commemorates these earlier times.

Sint Gertrudiskerk Baard

The church building has been rebuilt several times in the same location over the centuries. There is also space for liturgical activities. Additionally, it is used for music lessons, choir rehearsals, concerts, and as an exhibition space.