Wissel can be explored through tangible traces: prehistoric burial mounds on Koeweg, the Wisselse Veen nearby and the Eper Beken Route through the hamlet. These themes offer distinct perspectives on cultural heritage, landscape and activity. When choosing a destination for a stay, you can consider which of these highlights is closest to your interests.

Burial mounds on Koeweg

Rijksmonument 45342 comprises three burial mounds with a 10-metre protected zone and is located on Koeweg in Wissel. Rijksmonument 45342 is dated to the Late Neolithic and/or the Bronze Age. Its number, the number of mounds and the protected zone give this site a specific cultural-historical context. The burial mounds are a clearly defined highlight for anyone interested in early history; at the same time, they can be compared with Wissel’s nature and walking-route highlights.

The Wisselse Veen and its landscape

Part of the Wisselse Veen, designated as a Natura 2000 site, lies nearby. The Wisselse Veen is an area for nature development, with wet, nutrient-poor grasslands. Pools, seepage streams and ditches are also part of this landscape on the slope of the Veluwe. Thus, wetlands and watercourses sit alongside the historical focus of the burial mounds. The Natura 2000 designation identifies the area’s protected status, while its classification as an area for nature development draws attention to the landscape.

Route through Wissel

The Eper Beken Route is about 21 kilometres long and passes through the hamlet of Wissel. It runs over the higher-lying Wisselse Enk; the section through Wissel crosses the Tongerensebeek. It also passes the former site of the Wisselse Korenmolen. These local landmarks make the route a way to explore several landscape and historical points along a single trail. Its length is a relevant factor when planning your day. As the local route may change, it is a good idea to check the current route description before setting out.

Mill history across several periods

The Wisselse Korenmolen is documented in 1553, when it belonged to Arndt Franckesz. In the 1970s, the building was demolished and the waterfall was redesigned as a cascade. This places a dated reference from the 16th century alongside a later change to the site as two distinct points in time. Three paper mills once stood on what is now Korte Blekersweg in Wissel. Here, two different aspects of mill history come together: the Korenmolen, documented by date and later demolished, and the former paper mills on the present-day street.

A walking trail also runs through the woods to Wissel. The local route for the Eper Beken Route may change; local signage and the route may also change for the walking trail. Check the relevant route guidance before your outing.

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