In Warfstermolen, the history of a settlement by the old sea dike comes together with practical opportunities for walking and cycling. Walking Route 40 ends in the village, while Route 7 starts there. In addition, a 54.7-kilometre cycling route along Lauwersmeer leads to the Túnwille rest point in Warfstermolen. The route distances and stated durations help you assess the different tours when planning your trip.

A linear village by the old sea dike

Warfstermolen developed as a linear village along an old sea dike built around 1315. The settlement probably arose after the construction of the new dike around Nieuwkruisland in 1529. The name also preserves a clue to the history of the dike: the element “Warf” refers to a house on the dike where dike meetings were held.

The settlement pattern consists of a relatively compact linear settlement, mostly on the south side of the old dike, and a modest post-war extension, also on the south side. The old dike is therefore part of both the village’s history and the settlement’s form. In recent years, the northern dike slope has been a profusion of flowers in summer; its appearance may vary.

Walking: two routes connected in the village

Walking Route 40, “Kollum – Warfstermolen,” is 9.5 kilometres long and takes two hours. It ends in Warfstermolen. From there, you can continue to Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen on Route 7. Route 7, “Warfstermolen – Dokkumer Nieuwe,” starts in Warfstermolen, is 8 kilometres long and ends at the lock complex in Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen. Both routes therefore have stated distances and durations.

By comparison, Route 7 is 1.5 kilometres shorter and, according to the stated duration, takes half an hour less than Route 40. If you plan to walk the two routes one after the other, their stated distances and durations add up to 17.5 kilometres and three and a half hours. This lets you choose a single stage or include the described continuation from Warfstermolen in your walking plans. The respective starting and ending points make clear how the two routes connect.

Cycling route and Túnwille rest point

For a longer cycling trip, “Langs de zuidoever van het Lauwersmeer” is another option. The route is 54.7 kilometres long and runs along Lauwersmeer. Waypoint 9 is the Túnwille rest point in Warfstermolen. This gives the tour a different distance from the two walking routes and takes you to a specifically named place to stop.

At Túnwille, you can take a break, use the toilet and find information about the surrounding area. Coffee or tea is available there on a self-service basis. When planning your tours, you can therefore choose between two walking routes with stated durations and a longer cycling route, with Túnwille named as a rest point on the cycling route.

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