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‘Vlecke’, village and city

(38.0 km)
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The beautiful cycling paths along this route take you to three different places - a 'vlecke', a village and a town. So you get to experience the wonderfully varied countryside and culture of the Frisian landscape.

The route sets off from the ‘vlecke’ of Joure. A ‘vlecke’ is a place with market rights but no town charter. Joure was granted the right to hold a market as far back as 1466. The Jouster Merke, its famous annual market, is held on the fourth Thursday of September. From here, you head for the village of Langweer, where you get to see many well-preserved beautiful old buildings in the small but charming village centre. In the main street there are ancient lime trees that make it very picturesque. Then it's on to the city of Sloten, or ‘S…

The beautiful cycling paths along this route take you to three different places - a 'vlecke', a village and a town. So you get to experience the wonderfully varied countryside and culture of the Frisian landscape.

The route sets off from the ‘vlecke’ of Joure. A ‘vlecke’ is a place with market rights but no town charter. Joure was granted the right to hold a market as far back as 1466. The Jouster Merke, its famous annual market, is held on the fourth Thursday of September. From here, you head for the village of Langweer, where you get to see many well-preserved beautiful old buildings in the small but charming village centre. In the main street there are ancient lime trees that make it very picturesque. Then it's on to the city of Sloten, or ‘Sleat’ as it is known in Frisian. It may be the smallest city in Friesland, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character.

Sights on this route

Starting point: Appelwyk (Knooppuntpaal 80)
8501 AB Joure
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Veerpont Woudfennen (Woudfennen)

Veerpont Woudfennen (Woudfennen) De pont halverwege de oversteek
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The Langweer Mill

In this beautiful and in 2010 completely renovated mill you can now spend the night in nostalgic style.

The Langweer Mill
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VVV Langweer

The VVV in Langweer is located in a beautiful monumental building at Buorren 26. The shop is located in the middle of the pleasant main street with the centuries-old lime trees and cozy terraces. The ideal start to your holiday starts at the VVV.

VVV Langweer
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Galerie Splinter en de Vosch

Galerie Splinter en de Vosch
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Restaurant "De Zeven Wouden"

Restaurant "De Zeven Wouden"
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11Fountains Sloten

The ‘Peewit’ shows a girl standing on the shoulders of a man. She holds a bird in her hand. Under the man’s feet a disheveled pile of buckets, jerry cans and barrels form the base of the fountain.

11Fountains Sloten
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Washing lines of Sloten

Sloten likes to pay homage to its 'bleaches'. This 'Bleekweide' was a grassy commons area on which freshly washed linen was left to dry and bleach in the sun. Sloten likes to remember this bleaching system along its city moat.

Washing lines of Sloten
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Museum Sloten

In the middle of Sloten – a truly enchanting museum: experience the rich history of the city and the magical world of magic lanterns.

Museum Sloten
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De Kaai corn mill

Near the Lemster Gate you will also find De Kaai corn mill. The windmill stands on a bastion of the city walls, where it still grinds wheat into flour in the traditional and authentic manner. On Saturdays, the mill is open for viewing and flour sales.

De Kaai corn mill
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VVV Joure

The VVV shop in Joure is located in a beautiful monumental building on Midstraat 99. At this unique location you will find the Museum Joure next to the VVV with a coffee room, an antiquity room and the museum shop De Witte Os.

VVV Joure
End point: Appelwyk (Knooppuntpaal 80)
8501 AB Joure
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