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Balk Marina – Sloten Historic Town Centre loop from Balk

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Netherlands

Friesland

Gaasterlân-Sleat

Balk Marina – Sloten Historic Town Centre loop from Balk

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4.6

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Balk Marina – Sloten Historic Town Centre loop from Balk

01:01

17.1km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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After 131 m for 92 m

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After 16.9 km for 92 m

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236 m

Balk Marina

Highlight • Structure

Balk is a beautiful harbor town on Sleattemer Mar with a campsite, beach and restaurant.

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7.35 km

Sloten Canal and Historic Center

Highlight • Settlement

Sloten, or Sleat, is a small town. Beautiful old buildings on a main canal with a number of cozy restaurants and terraces. Beautiful in all seasons!

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7.38 km

Very well maintained, cute little town with typical Frisian charm - so idyllic that it is almost unbelievable. Especially nice: walk along the canal, admire the brick houses with their gables and watch the boats sail by.

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7.43 km

The Charming Little Village of Sloten

Highlight • Settlement

12.1 km

Old Town Hall of Balk

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Town Hall of Balk. Adjacent you will find the pleasant shopping street of Balk with various nice shops.

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12.3 km

The Luts Canal in Balk

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Balk has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. The village developed along the Luts, a historic river that was traditionally important for shipping. In the 19th century, …

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12.6 km

De Korenaar Bakery

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Very tasty cakes, pastries, sweets and coffee to go. Seating outside the door possible.

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14.1 km

View of Slotermeer from Strand van Balk

Highlight • Lake

Beam beach. Restaurant lifeguard Keimpe will be there shortly. Relax after your walk or bike ride while enjoying a drink and snack. Including views over the Slotermeer

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17.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.80 km

5.79 km

1.06 km

213 m

200 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

3.05 km

1.22 km

213 m

200 m

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Tuesday 7 July

22°C

16°C

22 %

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Balk Marina – Sloten Historic Town Centre loop from Balk

Balk Marina

Sloten Canal and Historic Center

Sloten Historic Town Centre

The Charming Little Village of Sloten

Old Town Hall of Balk

The Luts Canal in Balk

De Korenaar Bakery

View of Slotermeer from Strand van Balk

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