The Overijssel route connects the Frisian lakes with north west Overijssel and its old fishing villages. This surprising piece of Overijssel offers a beautiful route through nature reserve the “Weerribben”.
This route is suited for beginner and for all boats.
Terherne, Joure, Langweer, Echtenerbrug, Ossenzijl, Blokzijl, Vollenhove, Zwartsluis, Giethoorn, Steenwijk, Ossenzijl, Heerenveen, Akkrum, Terherne.
Distance and indicative cruising time:
| From | to | distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terherne | Joure | 12,1 km | 80 min |
| Joure | Langweer | 5,3 km | 35 min |
| Langweer | Echtenerbrug | 15,3 km | 105 min |
| Echtenerbrug | Ossenzijl | 14,5 km | 100 min |
| Ossenzijl | Blokzijl | 14,9 km | 100 min |
| Blokzijl | Vollenhove | 5,2 km | 35 min |
| Vollenhove | Zwartsluis | 13,7 km | 95 min |
| Zwartsluis | Giethoorn | 11,1 km | 75 min |
| Giethoorn | Steenwijk | 8,3 km | 60 min |
| Steenwijk | Ossenzijl | 13,2 km | 90 min |
| Ossenzijl | Heerenveen | 24,5 km | 165 min |
| Heerenveen | Akkrum | 12,9 km | 90 min |
| Akkrum | Terherne | 3,3 km | 25 min |
