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The Borkeld nature reserve

Borkeld Nature Reserve

The Borkeld Nature Reserve is located between Holten, Rijssen and Markelo, just a short 10-minute drive from Buitenplaats Holten. It covers approximately 600 hectares and belongs to the Dutch State Forest Management (Staatbosbeheer). This nature reserve is known for its young forest, heaths, clay pits, fields and grasslands. It is also home to the largest juniper berry shrub in the Netherlands, which makes the area extra special!

Borkeld is also an archaeological site, as stone axes, scalpels and other stone tools from 13,000 years ago have been found here. Prehistoric burial mounds and settlement sites have also been found, ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 years ago.

Explore nature reserve De Borkeld

In nature reserve De Borkeld, you can enjoy hiking and cycling through the diverse landscape of forests, heathlands, and grasslands. There are several marked routes, such as the Borkeld Walk (5 km) and the Friezenberg Walk (3.5 km). These routes are part of the hiking network and offer stunning views of the landscape. For cyclists, there are various routes through the cycling junction network, ranging from 17 to 50 kilometers. There are also two routes designed for people with reduced mobility.

Around park: 1km

Sallandse Heuvelrug

Discover the stunning Sallandse Heuvelrug! 🌳🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ This unique nature reserve, filled with forests, heathlands, and rolling hills, is perfect for beautiful hikes and bike rides. Enjoy peace, space, and breathtaking views! 🌞

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Around park: 31km

Cycling and Walking

Are you interested in cycling or taking a walk? Or are you interested in routes and possibilities for renting a house?

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Around park: 3km

Holten

Holten is an authentic village that knows many burgundian restaurants. Holten is the gate to national park Sallandse Heuvelrug

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Around park: 4km

Rijssen

Not far from Buitenplaats Holten you can find the city center of Rijssen. The Rijssen is a cozy city filled with great shops and restaurants.

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Around park: 8km

Visitor Center Sallandse Heuvelrug

In the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park there is also a visitor center where you can learn more about the landscape of the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park and the animals that are here. This also includes the public observatory.

Around park: 7km

Liberation walking route Sallandse Heuvelrug

Experience the liberation of Twente and Salland in the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. From Holten to Nijverdal a beautiful walking route has been plotted that goes along many remains that remind us of the second world war and the liberation. The walking route starts at the Memory Museum in Nijverdal and ends at the NS station in Holten.

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