Cycling from Holwert
Holwert is a peaceful starting point for cycling through Northeast Friesland and along the Wadden Sea.
Village and Wadden coast
Explore the historic centre and continue towards the dyke and the highlights of Holwert.
Discover the region
Cycle towards Dokkum, Lauwersoog or the surrounding countryside.
Rent a bicycle
View Fietsverhuur Holwerd for available bicycles.
CYCLING
Cycling routes through Holwert
LF Coastal Route
The Netherlands’ waymarked coastal cycle route. Holwert is a stage town. Branch off at the ferry dam for Ameland.
Eleven Cities cycle route
The Elfstedentocht on a bike. The signed route passes through Holwert, between Ferwert and the eleven-city town of Dokkum.
The Ziltepad by bike
The same church-to-church trail as on foot, with Holwert as a stop. Handy as a day ride to Hegebeintum or Eastrum.
Monuments route, the bike loops
After the village walk: east to the Elba terp and Uilsmahorn, or south to the Miedwei terp and Miedenmolen.
Rondje Holwert
A day ride from the village through terp country and along the dike. Cycle junction 19 is in Holwert; the LF Coastal Route and Eleven Cities route use it too.
Bikes can be hired in the village. The Wadden dike is exposed and often windy; check ferry times for Ameland.