Cycle Path Along the Slotermeer – Woudsend loop from Balk

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Cycle Path Along the Slotermeer – Woudsend loop from Balk

Easy

4.6

(16)

110

riders

Cycle Path Along the Slotermeer – Woudsend loop from Balk

00:42

12.3km

20m

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: July 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28 m

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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1.44 km

Cycle Path Along the Slotermeer

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful bike path that takes you along the edges of Slotermeer lake. Along the way, you'll come across a jetty and several benches with lovely views.

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1.75 km

Bench With a View of Slotermeer

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Around the lake, there are several benches with a view of the Slotermeer. Lovely to relax for a while and enjoy the passing sailboats on a beautiful day.

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6.04 km

Restaurant ’t Ponkje in the Former Church, Woudsend

Highlight • Restaurant

Unique location, unique experience!

Eating and/or drinking in a church.

The old Mennonite church, where the “’t Ponkje” is located, dates from the late 18th century. This small church is …

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6.12 km

Cafeteria/Eatery 't Hoekje

Highlight • Restaurant

Delicious fish ' chips and even more snacks, ice cream parlor for dessert is just opposite

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6.20 km

Picturesque Streets of Woudsend

Highlight • Settlement

From the point in this highlight, the church and mill form a beautiful ensemble. The Midstjittje should also be walked along the entire length because the individual houses are decorated very individually. Definitely worth seeing! 😍

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6.55 km

Woudsend

Highlight • Settlement

The village was founded in the High Middle Ages on the western bank of the Ee. Woudsend became independent in the early eleventh century. Due to the growth and attraction …

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10.7 km

Lake Slotermeer

Highlight • Lake

12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

3.40 km

2.66 km

290 m

170 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

356 m

170 m

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2025,Fahrradtour von Woudsend nach Balk

Today we went on a bike ride to Balk. The towns here in Friesland are actually quite similar, but each has its own unique flair.

There are endless photo opportunities here, and we rounded off the bike ride with coffee and cake.

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