Round Sleattemer Mar

(28.6 km)

This cycle route takes you around the Sleattemer Mar, or Slotermeer lake. Slotermeer might make you think of a district in Amsterdam, but it is also one of the beautiful Frisian lakes, named after the town of Sloten.

Slotermeer (Sleattemer Mar) is sandwiched between Sloten, Balk and Woudsend. You will visit all three of these lively water sports towns during this cycle tour.

You start at the TOP in Woudsend and then cycle in a westerly direction to the hamlet of Indijk, where you can admire an old-fashioned bell tower on your left and where you can see the waters of the Fluessen on your right. If necessary, take a break right away at the beach on the Fluessen.

A little later, cross t…

Slotermeer (Sleattemer Mar) is sandwiched between Sloten, Balk and Woudsend. You will visit all three of these lively water sports towns during this cycle tour.

A little later, cross the N928 and cycle along the Slotermeer lake to Balk, also known as the butter village. In Balk, milk from the surrounding farms used to be processed into butter and traded. The village boasts a long canal along river Luts, with historic buildings on either side.

In Balk, turn left to pedal through the hamlet with the funny name de Bargebek (the pig's mouth) towards the Elfsteden town of Sloten. The Slotermeer lake always remains on your left during this ride and also just before Sloten there is another lovely little beach to take a break.

Once in Sloten, you can marvel at the pretty buildings along the canal. But historic windmills, a town hall and a fountain can also be admired in Sloten.

You leave the miniature town in an easterly direction. At the tall radio tower of Spannenburg, you take the cycle path along the N354 back to Woudsend. This is a dull stretch for a while, but not to worry: in Woudsend, cosy terraces await you on the water of the Ie.

Sights on this route

TOP Woudsend

Vanaf Toeristisch Overstappunt Woudsend kun je zo het waterrijke zuidwesten van Friesland intrekken!

Klokkenstoel Indijk

Indijk had a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Around 1720 only the ruins with the bell-chair remained. The bell chair has been replaced several times since then, the last time in 1978 when the current chair was purchased.

Beach and Recreational Meadow Indijk (Yndyk)

The swimming area with beach and recreational meadow is located approximately 3 kilometers away from Woudsend.

Fluezen (Fluessen)

De Fluessen, in het Fries Fluezen, is het op één na grootste meer van Friesland. De Fluessen grenst aan de Morra en het Heegermeer en aan verschillende kleine natuurgebieden zoals de Vogelhoek, in het Fries de Fûgelhoeke.

Slotermeer (Sleattemer Mar)

The Sleattemer Mar (also known as the Slotermeer) is situated between the three towns of Sloten, Balk, and Woudsend.

Zwem- en surfstrand Balk

Balk

Balk is a large village with many amenities in Southwest Friesland; it is the main town of Gaasterland and is situated along the Elfstedentocht route.

Visit Balk

It Breahûs Church

It Breahûs was built in 1728 as a single-nave church with a gable tower and a constricted spire. Its excellent acoustics make it a wonderful venue for small concerts.

Wikelerbosk

In eerste instantie werd het park, dat destijds als tuin fungeerde bij het slot Meerenstein, in Franse barok stijl aangelegd. Het ontwerp is waarschijnlijk van de hand van Menno van Coehoorn zelf. De stijl is strak, met een rechte entreelaan, met aa...

Strand bij Slotermeer: De Baaier

Sloten (Sleat)

Sloten (or Sleat as we say in Friesland) is the smallest Elfsteden town in Friesland. This walled mini-city is also called sipelstêd (Frisian for onion city) thanks to the unique shape of an onion.

Visit Sloten

Museum Sloten

In the middle of Sloten – a truly enchanting museum: experience the rich history of the city and the magical world of magic lanterns.

11Fountains Sloten

The ‘Peewit’ shows a girl standing on the shoulders of a man. She holds a bird in her hand. Under the man’s feet a disheveled pile of buckets, jerry cans and barrels form the base of the fountain.

Woudsend (Wâldsein)

Woudsend is a village nestled between Lake Heegermeer and Lake Slotermeer.

Visit Woudsend

Houtzaagmolen De Jager

Houtzaagmolen De Jager is the over 300-year-old sawmill in Woudsend that is still in operation. The mill is open to visitors every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Wheat mill 't Lam

Mole 't Lam is the oldest wheatmill in Friesland and is located in Woudsend, where the miller and his wife grind grains and wheat into artisanal flour products and various bread mixes.