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Paddling near Wolvega, Friesland


Wolvega sits in the southwestern corner of Friesland, where the province meets Overijssel and Drenthe. The area is threaded with canals, small rivers, and lakes that make it natural territory for kayaking, canoeing, and SUP. The Kuinder (also called the Tjonger) and the Linde run close to town, while the Tsjûkemar lies just to the north — all part of the broader Frisian water network that draws paddlers across the region.

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