Molkwerum – Hindeloopen (15 km)

This route takes you through beautiful natural canals towards the small town of Hindeloopen. One of the Eleven Cities known for its costumes, Hindeloopen’s typical painting, characteristic facades, likhúsjes (Hindeloopen designation for ‘small house), many wooden bridges and of course the Eleven Cities Tour. Following the canal along the sea dyke, via the village of Molkwerum, you eventually return to De Kuilart.

1. Start at De Kuilart.
2. Sail out of the harbour and turn right via the Galamadammen onto the Morra.
3. On the Morra, turn right onto the Jan Broersmakanaal towards Hindeloopen.
4. Near Koudum turn left onto the Gronzen towards Molkwerum.
5. In Molkwerum turn right onto It Wiid.
6. At the end turn right on the Westerfaart.
7. You follow this canal along the sea dyke all the way into Hindeloopen.
8. You then sail out of Hindeloopen via the Yndyk.
9. Near Koudum the Yndyk changes into the Jan Broersmakanaal towards the Morra.
10. Back on the Morra you go via the Galamadammen towards De Kuilart.
11. Then turn left into the harbour of De Kuilart.

Check out the route here on the water map, the above is the red route.