Walking route Heeg - Sandfirden - Westhem
Explore the Frisian countryside with a walking route from Heeg to Sandfirden and Westhem.
In the villages, you'll discover various interesting sights. Between the villages, the route takes you along nature reserves, ponds, and over a hemdijk.
Heeg
The walking tour starts in Heeg, known as the place for water sports enthusiasts. It is located on the beautiful Heegermeer. Here, you can enjoy the rich history of eel fishing and trade, a delightful addition to the walking tour!
Sandfirden
You'll pass by one of the smallest villages in Friesland: Sandfirden. It consists only of a church, a few houses, and farms. A unique opportunity to enjoy nature and tranquility.
Westhem
In Westhem, you can admire the b…
Explore the Frisian countryside with a walking route from Heeg to Sandfirden and Westhem.
In the villages, you'll discover various interesting sights. Between the villages, the route takes you along nature reserves, ponds, and over a hemdijk.
Heeg
The walking tour starts in Heeg, known as the place for water sports enthusiasts. It is located on the beautiful Heegermeer. Here, you can enjoy the rich history of eel fishing and trade, a delightful addition to the walking tour!
Sandfirden
You'll pass by one of the smallest villages in Friesland: Sandfirden. It consists only of a church, a few houses, and farms. A unique opportunity to enjoy nature and tranquility.
Westhem
In Westhem, you can admire the beautiful Bartholomeus Church. This church is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew and is surrounded by centuries-old dikes that once served to protect the Middle Sea. It presents a splendid picture of the rich history and culture of the area.
Storyline Space
Sandfirden is part of the Space Storyline. Through twelve special places in Waterland van Friesland, you embark on a 'space journey.'
Sights on this route
Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
Visit the interactive visitor center in Heeg. An inspiring place that invites exploration. Buy the nicest souvenirs and tickets for a trip on the eel barge here.
Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
Harinxmastrjitte 36
8621 BL Heeg
Haghakerk Heeg
You'll find this church in the heart of the early medieval water village, on a small mound. It is beautifully surrounded by a cemetery and a picturesque church neighborhood – "tsjerkebuorren" in Frisian.
Sandfirden
Sandfirden, a charming village on the Frisian lakes, a place for peace and nature.
Sânfurd Church
Sânfurd (Sandfirden) is one of the most beautiful spots in Friesland. A picturesque village nestled between the Frisian lakes. The old church of Sânfurd regularly hosts cultural activities and is also available for rent, for example, for lectures.
Ankertsjerke Oudega SWF
Central in the originally medieval water village of Oudega, you will find the Ankertsjerke. Situated on a small enclosed cemetery right along the east-west axis along which the village originated. A lush ivy adorns the south facade in a thick green coat.
Hemdijk
A hemdijk is an inner dike that was constructed in the twelfth century to protect important agricultural areas in the Low Middle of Friesland from surging water.
Blauhúster Poelen Nature Reserve
The Blauhúster Poelen (in Frisian Blauhúster Puollen) nature reserve encompasses three small reservoirs - It Fliet, Reidmar and Sipkemar - and the former natural drainage area of Tsjesskar.
Westhem
Westhem, a small village located along the Hemdijk, featuring a historical church and surrounded by beautiful nature.
Kerkje Westhem
Between Blauwhuis and IJlst, along the ancient winding dikes that protected people in ancient times against the Middelzee, you can find the church of Westhem.
Oudega - Plasdras - Vogeluitkijkpunt
De vogelkijkplek kijkt uit over het spoor met daarachter de gebieden Hisse- en Pikemar. Een goede plek om bijvoorbeeld grutto en goudplevier te zien.BezoektijdHet hele jaar.Copyright
Heempark Heeg
The Heempark on the outskirts of Heeg is a beautiful area of 12 hectares where nature has free rein and where you can have a lovely walk and enjoy nature.
Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
Visit the interactive visitor center in Heeg. An inspiring place that invites exploration. Buy the nicest souvenirs and tickets for a trip on the eel barge here.
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