The Tankenberg is 85.1 metres high and also the highest hill in the province of Overijssel. The Stuifzandroute through the Lutterzand offers a different landscape: it follows the meandering course of the Dinkel. There are also hiking trails with clearly specified starting points, nature with distinctive flora, and insights into the history of construction and craftsmanship. When planning, it is worth considering the route profile, landscape and cultural themes separately.

Choose hiking trails by route profile and landscape

The Tankenberg trail run passes over the 85.1-metre-high Tankenberg and is also suitable as a hiking route. The starting point is Hotel 't Kruisselt, Kruisseltlaan 3, 7587 NM De Lutte; bicycles and cars can be parked there. As the route passes near Oldenzaal station, it can also be started there. Check the route details in advance, especially if you plan to use either of these starting points.

The Sagenroute offers another hiking option: it is 9.2 kilometres long and starts at the Tourist Info De Lutte on Plechelmusstraat. This means you can take both the route length and starting point into account when planning this route. These details are more helpful for choosing a suitable walk than comparing routes by name alone.

On the Stuifzandroute through the Lutterzand, the trail follows the Dinkel's natural, meandering course. The outside bends have steep banks; on the inside bends lie the river valley meadows of the Groene Staart, with distinctive flora. The route highlights different landscape features along the same trail: river bends, banks and meadows all go together here.

Nature and orientation at the arboretum

The Arboretum Poort-Bulten circular walk focuses on path surfaces and orientation. It runs along semi-paved paths, is suitable for wheelchair users and for people walking with rollators or pushchairs, and is marked with yellow arrows. The arboretum has 2,500 trees and shrubs from around the world, comprising 1,000 species. Check the route and accessibility details again before travelling.

Building history and local symbols

The Plechelmus Church in De Lutte was built in 1932 on the foundations of the earlier Waterstaatskerk, which dates from 1831. The dates distinguish two phases of construction: 1831 refers to the earlier church, and 1932 to the Plechelmus Church. This connects a specific place with a clear sequence of building history.

Visitors can also learn about wooden shoe making at a museum. After watching a film, visitors can walk through the museum and see machines that were used in the past and are still used today to make wooden shoes. The Hellehond, in turn, is an image and symbol of De Lutte. While the church tells a dated story of construction, the Hellehond represents a local emblem; each offers a different way to explore local culture.

Route materials and trip planning

Those travelling on foot or by bicycle can compare route details by mode of transport: the Sagenroute is a 9.2-kilometre hiking route, while the Boergondische fietstocht is a cycling tour of around 40 kilometres. The latter offers insights into the rural surroundings of De Lutte and Losser. The length and type of route provide a concrete starting point for comparison, though they do not determine the time required on their own.

Tourist Info De Lutte offers route maps and cycling, hiking and driving routes, and sells or puts together packages. As this offering may change, check in advance which route materials or packages are currently available. You should also confirm the details of the Boergondische fietstocht and access to the hiking trails before setting out by car or on foot.

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