'De 8 van Grou' Cycle and Ferry Route

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Netherlands

Friesland

Boarnsterhim

'De 8 van Grou' Cycle and Ferry Route

Moderate

4.4

(25)

117

riders

'De 8 van Grou' Cycle and Ferry Route

02:02

34.8km

40m

Cycling

Experience Friesland by bike and water with a variation on the famous ferry route ‘the 8 of Grou’. This southern loop takes you via the Fietsa Versa and Nye Skou ferries.

From the charming water sports village of Grou on the edge of De Alde Feanen National Park, you cycle…

by Slowlands NL - Rad & Wandern

Last updated: January 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.0 km for 260 m

Waypoints

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178 m

Grou

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Grou is a touristy but characteristic water sports village in the middle of Friesland with a pleasant centre.

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3.59 km

Jirnsum

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Beautiful Frisian village with several catering establishments for an apple pie with coffee.

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8.45 km

Tersoalstersyl Ferry

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The ferry operates as required in shuttle mode. The crossing costs 2019 per person with bike € 1.50 and takes about 10 minutes.

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9.87 km

Terherne

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Terherne, known as the "Kameleondorp" (Chameleon Village), is an island in the Sneekermeer lake. On one side, you'll find the lake, and on the other, the Terhernster pools.

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14.5 km

Bell tower in Akmarijp

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The wooden bell tower in Akmarijp stands in a tree-lined cemetery. The church in Akmarijp was demolished in 1722. In 1844, the remaining tower was demolished and replaced by a bell tower.

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23.0 km

Nije Skou Bicycle Ferry

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A ferry has been operating on Nije Skou since 1750. On the initiative of the noble family Vegelin van Claerbergen a ferry was put into service. This is a fast …

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23.2 km

Coopersburg and Mausoleum, Akkrum

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Frank Cooper was a successful businessman in 19th-century America, but did you know his real name was Folkert Harmens Kuipers (1843-1904)? He came from Akkrum. In 1900 he built a …

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34.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

6.34 km

1.20 km

931 m

260 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

13.8 km

1.87 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

11°C

4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

August 13, 2025

Experience Friesland by bike and water with a variation on the famous ferry route ‘the 8 of Grou’. This southern loop takes you via the Fietsa Versa and Nye Skou ferries. 
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From the charming water sports village of Grou on the edge of De Alde Feanen National Park, you cycle via Jirnsum to the first crossing

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