The sailing route over the Tsjonger and Lende is a beautiful round trip through the southeastern part of Friesland, specially designed for lovers of tranquility, nature, and small-scale water recreation.

Along villages and nature reserves
From Driewegsluis, you sail via picturesque waterways to Kuinre in the Kop van Overijssel, past Langelille, and back to the starting point through the unique nature reserve De Rottige Meente.

Along the way, you traverse a varied landscape of reed fields, peat holes, marsh forests, and expansive grasslands. This area is part of the historical Turfroute, a network of canals that was once established for peat extraction. Today, you sail here in complete silence, with only the rustling of reeds and the chirping of birds around you.

The combination of quiet nature, historic waterways, and small villages makes this sailing route a true hidden gem.

Boat rental in Friesland
Don't have your own boat? In Friesland, you can easily rent a boat. You will receive good sailing instructions from the rental company at the start. So this route can also be navigated by skippers without a boating license.

Duration of the sailing route
If you assume that you sail at about 6 km per hour, you should be able to complete this sailing route in just over 5 hours. Even better is to regularly make stops along the way for sightseeing on the shore. So take it easy and enjoy the most beautiful spots in Southeast Friesland!

Bridges in Friesland
The route is suitable for motor boats with a draft of up to 1.50 meters. The lowest fixed bridge on the route is approximately 2.65 meters high, making the trip accessible for many pleasure craft.

Sustainable sailing
Refueling? Choose blue diesel. Or go out with an electric boat. Have something tasty for the journey? Great, but be careful that empty packaging doesn’t blow overboard. And if you encounter litter along the way? Take it onboard. Read more about sustainable water sports in Friesland.

Information about sailing routes
For current information about water depths and passing heights, consult one of the sailing apps: Sailing apps for on the water | Friesland.nl