Cycle route
The municipality of Opsterland, together with the Province of Fryslân and the municipalities of Heerenveen and Smallingerland, is creating a 'cycle route' between Drachten and Heerenveen. The route passes through the villages of Nij Beets, Tijnje, and Luxwoude. You can read more about this on this page.
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions about this topic? Please send your message to bauke.mulder@opsterland.nl.
What is a cycle route?
A through cycle route is a fast cycle route for longer distances. You can cycle along it without having to stop very often. The route is wide, safe, and well constructed, and is primarily intended for people who cycle every day, for example to work or school. The through cycle route ensures that cyclists can cycle outside built-up areas separately from motorized traffic.
What is the purpose of a cycle route?
We want to make cycling between Drachten, Heerenveen, and the villages of Nij Beets, Tijnje, and Luxwoude safe, attractive, and comfortable.
Comfortable: A through-cycle route ensures that cyclists can cycle in a relaxed and pleasant manner. Minimal vibrations, wide cycle paths, and clear right-of-way situations ensure that cyclists can cycle in a relaxed manner.
Attractive: A cycle route is an attractive route. This means that it is separated from motor traffic as much as possible and runs along busy roads as little as possible. It is a route that you enjoy cycling on.
Safe: A through-cycle route is a safe route for cycling. Separate cycle paths, cycle streets, and separate cycle and footpaths are measures that make cycling safer.