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Franeker Round Trip
A road cycling route starting from Franeker
Explore the charming town of Franeker and its surrounding countryside on this scenic cycling route.
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Discover the beauty of Friesland (NL) on this 63 km road cycling route starting from Franeker. Experience the Dutch countryside with its picturesque views, historic towns, and idyllic landscapes. The route is perfect for a leisurely ride, suitable for amateur cyclists of all levels. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as you cycle through the charming villages of Schalsum, Menaam, Boksum, Raerd, Easterein, and Fatum. Take in the cultural heritage and rich history of these small towns along the way.
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Start: Franeker City centerFraneker: Historic town with a mix of challenging climbs and tranquil cycling routes.
Franeker in Friesland (NL), Netherlands is a historic town surrounded by scenic landscapes. The region offers a mix of challenging climbs and tranquil cycling routes, making it suitable for both road and gravel cyclists. Franeker itself is known for its well-preserved city center, historical buildings, and the famous Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium. Cyclists can also enjoy rides through the Franekeradeel municipality, which features beautiful countryside and traditional Frisian farms. Overall, Franeker provides a combination of culture, history, and natural beauty for cyclists to explore.3 km
3 km
SchalsumVillageExplore the historic village of Schalsum with its traditional Dutch architecture and charming streets.
10 km
10 km
MenaamVillageVisit the town of Menaam, known for its historic windmill and beautiful natural surroundings.
19 km
19 km
BoksumVillageDiscover the village of Boksum with its scenic nature reserves and fascinating cultural landmarks.
33 km
33 km
RaerdVillagePass by the quaint village of Raerd, famous for its historic church and stunning rural landscapes.
49 km
49 km
EastereinVillageExplore the charming town of Easterein, known for its beautiful canal system and historic buildings.
57 km
57 km
FatumHamletCycle through Fatum, a peaceful village surrounded by nature reserves and picturesque scenery.
63 km
63 km
Finish: Franeker City centerFraneker: Historic town with a mix of challenging climbs and tranquil cycling routes.
Cycling routes from Franeker:
Circular Bike Route from Franeker to Dongjum, Sint-Annaparochie, Dronryp, and Arkens Scenic Gravel Cycling Route from Franeker to Hitzum, Arum, Exmorra, Gaast, Vogelkijkhut Hegewiersterfjild, Harlingen, and Franeker Road Cycling Loop from Franeker to Britswert, Reahûs, Bolsward, Arum, and Franeker Challenging Gravel Bike Route from Franeker to Berltsum, Hurdegaryp, Garyp, Wergea, and Baard Picturesque Gravel Cycling Route from Franeker to Dronryp, Deinum, Jirnsum, and Winsum Franeker Round Trip Franeker Gravel Adventure Franeker Countryside Tour Franeker Ultimate Gravel Adventure Grand Friesland Loop Gravel Adventure Coastal Tour
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Sexbierum](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/sexbierum-5.webp)
![Image of Dronryp](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/dronryp-4.webp)
![Image of Harlingen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/harlingen-4.webp)
![Image of Minnertsga](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/minnertsga-5.webp)
![Image of Menaam](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/menaam-5.webp)
![Image of Wommels](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/wommels-5.webp)
![Image of Berltsum](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/berltsum-5.webp)
![Image of Witmarsum](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/witmarsum-5.webp)
![Image of Bolsward](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/friesland-nl/bolsward-5.webp)