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Gaasterlân-Sleat

The Luts Canal in Balk – Balk Marina loop from Balk

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Gaasterlân-Sleat

The Luts Canal in Balk – Balk Marina loop from Balk

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12

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The Luts Canal in Balk – Balk Marina loop from Balk

00:16

4.31km

10m

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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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 151 m for 186 m

Customers only

After 3.98 km for 186 m

Customers only

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.84 km

Shopping street on the Luts in Balk

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely shopping street in Balk with many shops and restaurants. Picturesquely situated on the canal, shopping is twice as much fun here!

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2

1.91 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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3

2.09 km

The Luts Canal in Balk

Highlight • River

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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4

2.17 km

Local Motorcycle Dealership with Antique Motorcycles

Highlight • Structure

5

2.27 km

Herman Gorter

Highlight • Monument

6

2.40 km

It Bûterhûs

Highlight • Cafe

The name It Bûterhûs was chosen because of the history of the building. But also because Balk has become modern-day Balk: because of the butter trade. Balk is the Frisian …

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7

2.44 km

De Korenaar Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

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

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8

3.83 km

Balk Marina

Highlight • Structure

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

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4.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

982 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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