De Frije Wiken is a beautiful, undiscovered area in south-east Friesland. You will find the special district structure here: the area is intersected by so-called districts, ditches and canals that were dug for peat extraction in the past. After the peat was excavated, nature was given the opportunity to slowly but surely recover. Cycle along old cobblestones, sandy paths and shell paths and enjoy. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque villages such as Gorredijk and Jubbega, where you almost automatically dismount. These villages feel like a step back in time, with their old farms, atmospheric churches and cosy streets. Then the route takes you through a varied landscape of woods, heathland, babbling waters and vast meadows. One moment you cycle in the shade of the forest, the next you enjoy the view over the endless fields. Coming by car? Then you can park at the Walking Park Tjongervallei in Oudehorne.
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                Start: , 8411 XA Heerenveen | 31.8 KM | |
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                    1695 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head northwest on Sluiswegje | 154 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schoolweg | 13 M | ||
| Turn left onto Slûsleane | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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                    2564 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head northeast on Compagnonsfeart | 2.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 05 | 0 M | ||
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                    1984 M | 2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Skoalleane | 388 M | ||
| Turn right onto Binnenwei | 190 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Binnenwei | 327 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 496 M | ||
| Turn right onto Berchleane | 583 M | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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                    1736 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head southwest on Bûtewei | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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                                    3
                                 
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                    3386 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head southeast | 516 M | ||
| Continue straight | 8 M | ||
| Turn right | 424 M | ||
| Turn left onto De Buorren | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Swanneblom | 9 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Buorren | 462 M | ||
| Turn right | 824 M | ||
| You are now at section 03 | 0 M | ||
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                    1812 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head west on Bûtewei | 1.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 67 | 0 M | ||
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                    3001 M | 3 KM | |
| Head south on Spaltenbrêge | 1.3 KM | ||
| Continue onto Kerkewal | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Langewâl | 4 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Langewâl | 255 M | ||
| Turn right onto 't Weike | 19 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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                    2113 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head southwest on 't Weike | 675 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 170 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Leijen | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto De Leijen | 131 M | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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                    2160 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head south on De Leijen | 2.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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                    1902 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head south on Bonteboksleane | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 99 | 0 M | ||
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                    3082 M | 3.1 KM | |
| Head northeast on De Grift | 188 M | ||
| Turn right onto Eerste Compagnonsweg | 2.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 70 | 0 M | ||
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                    194 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Tweede Compagnonsweg | 44 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Tweede Compagnonsweg | 150 M | ||
| You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
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                    3971 M | 4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Alde Singel | 2.5 KM | ||
| Turn left | 578 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Tsjoele | 935 M | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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                    2210 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Singel | 1.9 KM | ||
| Turn right onto P W Janssenweg | 152 M | ||
| Turn left onto Jelle van Damweg | 181 M | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M |