Tour Langweer - Joure | Sailing route

With this cruising route you sail on larger Frisian lakes as well as quiet pools and canals around Langweer and Joure.

Joure is a lively town where you sail past the old Douwe Egberts factory. After this, you continue your peaceful journey through picturesque villages like Boornzwaag and Goingarijp. On the way back, you sail over beautiful pools such as the 'Langsturtepoel' and the 'Jentsjemar' near Langweer. Enjoy the tranquility, space, and terraces along the way!

Renting a boat in Friesland
If you don't have your own boat or sloop, you can easily rent one in Friesland.

Duration of the boating route
With this 20-kilometer route, you'll be busy for about 3.5 hours. Even more enjoyable is to dock somewhere along the way, allowing you to savor the Frisian waters for a longer time!

Bridges in Friesland
On this route, you'll encounter several fixed bridges you need to sail under and also some bridges that can be opened. Consult the Watersport App from Provinsje Fryslân to check the height and operating times of the bridges.

Sustainable boating
Refueling? Choose blue diesel. Or go out with an electric boat. Snacks for the journey? Sure, but make sure empty packaging doesn't blow overboard. If you come across litter on the way, take it on board. Read more about sustainable watersports in Friesland.

Mooring a boat in Friesland
At various points along this route, you can moor your boat. There are so-called free Marrekrite mooring spots along the way. Additionally, there are several marinas in the villages along the route.

Waterway information
Most of the route follows a waterway in category DM, where boats with a draft of 1.3 m and a height of 2.3 m can navigate. This route is therefore very suitable for traveling with an (electric) sloop.