The Groningen route connects north east Friesland with Groningen. Via the cities of Leeuwarden and Dokkum you sail through the nature reserve Lauwersmeer and over the Reitdiep to the always vibrant student city of Groningen.
This route is suited for beginner and all boats.
Terherne, Grou, Wergea, Leeuwarden, Burdaard, Dokkum, Lauwersoog, Zoutkamp, Groningen, Burgum, Earnewoude, Akkrum, Terherne.
Distance and indicative cruising time:
| from | to | distance | time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terherne | Grou | 7,9 km | 55 min |
| Grou | Wergea | 6,6 km | 45 min |
| Wergea | Leeuwarden | 16,8 km | 115 min |
| Leeuwarden | Burdaard | 12,7 km | 85 min |
| Burdaard | Dokkum | 8,7 km | 60 min |
| Dokkum | Lauwersoog | 25,7 km | 175 min |
| Lauwersoog | Zoutkamp | 16 km | 110 min |
| Zoutkamp | Groningen Reitdiephaven | 29,6 km | 200 min |
| Groningen | Burgum | 39,3 km | 265 min |
| Burgum | Earnewoude | 11,8 km | 80 min |
| Earnewoude | Akkrum | 15,9 km | 105 min |
| Akkrum | Terherne | 3,3 km | 25 min |
