Beautiful SUP tour through the historic centers of both Ijlst and Sneek. Highlights along the way include the overtuinen (gardens behind houses) in IJlst and the Waterpoort (Water Gate) in Sneek.

Starting from the Houtstad IJlst museum, you paddle through the Eegracht, along the characteristic overtuinen of IJlst. From IJlst, you navigate over the Riper Feart and Soal Sleat across the Zwarte Brekken to Sneek. Here, you sail over the Wâldfeart and the city canal towards the Waterpoort. From the water, you have a magnificent view of this iconic monument. Continuing from the Waterpoort, you paddle back towards IJlst over the Geau.

Boat rental in Friesland
Don't have your own SUP or canoe? No problem! In Friesland, you can rent boats at various locations.

Duration of the route
This route is a total of 11.5 kilometers. As a beginner, you paddle at about 3 kilometers per hour, so a one-way trip takes almost 4 hours.

Bridges in Friesland
On this route, you'll encounter several bridges. With a SUP or canoe, you can navigate almost anywhere. If there's an issue with a bridge or culvert, you can step off and klún (walk on the side).

Clean sailing!
Of course, you never throw waste into nature. If you come across litter on the water, take it with you on your board or in the canoe. Nature will thank you!

Waterway information
The first part of the route follows a waterway in the DM category, suitable for boats with a depth of 1.3 meters and a height of 2.3 meters. Then, it becomes a CZM category waterway, where boats with a depth of 1.7 meters can navigate, and larger boats may be encountered. This route is also suitable for a (electric) sloop.