A brick memorial wall, an octagonal mill and a tree made up of twelve beech trees show different sides of Lutten. There are also two walking routes. If you are planning a stay, you will find concrete starting points here for exploring cultural history and enjoying the outdoors.

Memorial sites and local history

The war memorial is a brick memorial wall with a natural stone plaque. It commemorates four resistance fighters from Lutten who lost their lives during the Second World War. The memorial is near the Hervormde Church in Lutten. The church was formally inaugurated in 1854. This brings together, in one place, the remembrance of people from Lutten and a date in the church’s history.

The area’s earlier history is also part of the picture of Lutten. In 1850, Lutten was described as a village established for peat extraction. From there, the adjacent peatland along the Dedemsvaart was developed on a small scale.

Lutten’s spatial layout is shaped by the linear structure of the Dedemsvaartseweg and Anerweg. The roads offer a different perspective on the village from its individual buildings: they trace a recurring pattern in the townscape, while the memorial, church and mill represent distinct historical themes.

Mill, factory remains and water tower

The octagonal “Welkom” mill was built in 1902 as a grain mill and is a belt mill. Near the mill are the buildings and chimney of the former De Baanbreker potato starch factory. They are remnants of the area’s industrial history. The mill and factory remains can therefore be seen as distinct examples of industrial use: the mill was built as a grain mill, while De Baanbreker was associated with potato starch.

Another aspect of the history of infrastructure is represented by the 49.20-metre-high water tower. It was built in 1932 to ensure constant pressure in the water pipes and to hold a reserve in case consumption exceeded supply. Its height and stated purpose give the structure a different role from the mill and factory buildings: here, the focus is on the water supply.

The Apostelenboom and its sacred atmosphere

The Apostelenboom stands in the cemetery in Lutten. Its twelve beeches were created by planting young trees close together in a single planting hole. The twelve trunks are still distinguishable as individual trunks. The tree makes a significant contribution to the cemetery’s sacred atmosphere. For travellers interested in the connection between landscape and religious heritage, it is a distinctive local feature: its form results from a specific planting method, while also forming part of the character of the cemetery.

Walking, cycling and other destinations

There are two walking routes at the Lutten trailhead, ranging from 6.7 to 8.1 kilometres in length. They start at Anerweg Noord or Gouden Regenstraat. The distance range gives you a concrete idea of the length of the walks and helps you compare the two routes. Check the latest route conditions and access information before setting off.

There is also a cycling route titled “Verrassingen in verkaveld land”. It covers the area between Lutten and Nieuwlande. Check the route details before setting out. De Lorkeershoeve Bird Park is in the village of Lutten; if you plan to visit, check the latest visitor information in advance.

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