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Navigational routes
Sail away in Friesland along diverse sailing routes. These magnificent routes will take you past some of the most beautiful spots of Friesland. There is a wide choice of routes to choose from for example the Turf-route.


This route leads you through the south-east of Friesland. Also there is the historical Middle Sea-route and the Lits-Lauwersmeer route between Dokkum and Drachten. Don’t forget to enjoy the nice things on shore. You can anchor your boat easily at many places!

Read more about the various sailing routes. To sail on the Turfroute, the Middelseeroute or the Lits-Lauwersmeer is a pleasure for the water sports fan and the nature epicurean.
With a surface of 1100 km2 the lake IJsselmeer is the largest lake of Holland. In summer you can see many white sails on the horizon.
The excitement of different tides and battling the waves while sailing on the Wadden Sea offers many extra over the lakes. The Wadden Sea offers a lot in terms of water sports.