03 Terpenlandroute
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Last edit: 06-03-2025
Route Summary This is the 3rd in a series of 43 Endangered ANWB routes. These were published in the Promotors between April 2015 and September 2016.
Terpenland Route – Through the ancient Frisian landscape
The Terpenlandroute takes you through a unique part of the Netherlands, where history literally towers above the landscape. From Leeuwarden you start a journey through the Frisian terp area, a region where villages are built on raised residential hills to escape the water. You ride over dikes, through characteristic villages and past old estates and monasteries, while the vast landscape surrounds you. The route winds via Hallum, Ferwert and Dokkum to the eastern side of Friesland, to finally end up in Leeuwarden. This is a route full of history, bends and tranquility, ideal for a relaxing day on the motorbike.
Due to the historical character of the route, 3 stars.
Start and end point: Leeuwarden, Eurohotel
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4h 8m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
111.37 km
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RouteXpert Review You start this route at the Eurohotel in Leeuwarden, a perfect base for a day of touring. You soon leave the city behind and dive into the Frisian countryside. You pass Marsum and Engelum, where the first terp villages appear. These are centuries-old residential hills, built by the Frisians to protect themselves from the water. The road winds through the landscape and takes you to Bitgummole and Koarnjum, where old estates and farms greet you. The route continues to surprise you with narrow, winding roads through Jelsum and Stiens, where you experience the typical Frisian tranquility. Via Hallum and Marrum you drive towards the Wadden Sea, where you get the feeling that time ticks more slowly here. A stop is recommended in Ferwert: a small but historic village with an impressive terp and an old church that has defied the elements for centuries. You slowly turn east and reach Dokkum, one of the most famous Frisian cities. Here you will find the old fortifications and cozy streets, perfect for a short break. An ideal place is Stadscafé-Restaurant Artisante, where you can enjoy lunch with a view of the canals.
After the break, you continue your way through the eastern Frisian landscape, with long polder roads and quiet villages such as Westergeest and Oudwoude. Here you drive past Rinsma State, a beautiful historic country house that offers a glimpse into the Frisian nobility of the past. The last kilometers take you via Gytsjerk and Feanwâlden back towards Leeuwarden. But before you enter the city, there is another special stop: the Oldehove. This leaning tower monument, the Frisian answer to the Tower of Pisa, offers a beautiful view of the city and the surroundings.
You will end up back at the Eurohotel, where you can end the day with a drink and enjoy this beautiful tour through the Frisian Terpenland.
The Terpenlandroute is a unique mix of history, landscape and quiet winding roads. With some 110 kilometres of well-maintained roads and varied views, this is an ideal ride for those who want to experience Friesland in a different way. Along dikes, through polder roads and via centuries-old villages, you will feel the history under your wheels.
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Friesland ( FREEZ-lənd, US also -land, Dutch: [ˈfrislɑnt] (listen); official West Frisian: Fryslân [ˈfrislɔ̃ːn] (listen)), historically known as Frisia, is a province of the Netherlands located in the northern part of the country. It is situated west of Groningen, northwest of Drenthe and Overijssel, north of Flevoland, northeast of North Holland, and south of the Wadden Sea. As of January 2020, the province had a population of 649,944 and a total area of 5,749 km2 (2,220 sq mi).
The capital and seat of the provincial government is the city of Leeuwarden (West Frisian: Ljouwert, Liwwaddes: Liwwadde), a city with 123,107 inhabitants. Other large municipalities in Friesland are Sneek (pop. 33,512), Heerenveen (pop. 50,257) and Drachten (pop. 55,938). Since 2017, Arno Brok is the King's Commissioner in the province. A coalition of the Christian Democratic Appeal, the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, the Labour Party and the Frisian National Party forms the executive branch. The province is divided into 18 municipalities. The area of the province was once part of the ancient, larger region of Frisia. The official languages of Friesland are West Frisian and Dutch.
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The capital and seat of the provincial government is the city of Leeuwarden (West Frisian: Ljouwert, Liwwaddes: Liwwadde), a city with 123,107 inhabitants. Other large municipalities in Friesland are Sneek (pop. 33,512), Heerenveen (pop. 50,257) and Drachten (pop. 55,938). Since 2017, Arno Brok is the King's Commissioner in the province. A coalition of the Christian Democratic Appeal, the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, the Labour Party and the Frisian National Party forms the executive branch. The province is divided into 18 municipalities. The area of the province was once part of the ancient, larger region of Frisia. The official languages of Friesland are West Frisian and Dutch.
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All routes in this collection have been checked and made equal for TomTom, Garmin and MyRoute-app Navigation by a MyRoute-app RouteXpert.
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