Cycle route along the textile barons of Enschede
Enschede, Gronau, Lonneker
The textile industry emerged in the 19th century as one of the main engines of the industrial revolution in both the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, Enschede grew into a textile capital due to the emergence of steam engines and its proximity to water and raw materials, which were essential for textile production. At the same time, Gronau, just across the German border, also developed into a thriving textile centre. The cross-border region of Twente and nearby Gronau were closely linked, with factories using each other's expertise and trade routes. The textile industry brought not only prosperity but also great social differences. Enschede was ruled by the so-called textile barons, wealthy manufacturing families such as Van Heek and Menko, who used their wealth to build impressive villas, especially along Lasondersingel. These imposing properties still bear witness to the opulence of the time. But the barons did not only invest in their own luxury; the Volkspark, laid out in 1872 by the Van Heek family, was specially designed for the relaxation of their workers. It was the first public park in the Netherlands and gave the working class, who often worked under harsh conditions, a place to enjoy nature. In Gronau, the former textile mill, now converted into the Rock'n'pop museum, tells a fascinating story of transformation. Where cotton machines used to rattle, there is now a lively exhibition space dedicated to the history of pop music. The building itself is a monument of industrial architecture, with its robust brick walls and large windows recalling the time when textile production was the beating heart of Gronau. For anyone wanting to discover the past of the textile industry, a cycle route through the border area of the Netherlands and Germany is a recommendation. The route takes you past historic buildings, old factories and beautiful landscapes, while you learn more about the textile history that shaped this region.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Spinnereistraße , 48599 Gronau | 35.1 KM | |
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From
87
to
53
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860 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head southeast | 34 M | ||
| Turn left | 15 M | ||
| Turn right | 70 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Fabrikstraße | 350 M | ||
| Turn right | 391 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
to
4
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3162 M | 3.2 KM | |
| Head northwest | 952 M | ||
| Continue straight | 22 M | ||
| Continue onto Lagapad | 2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Gronausestraat | 141 M | ||
| You are now at section 4 | 0 M | ||
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From
4
to
16
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909 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head north on Gronausestraat | 199 M | ||
| Turn left | 6 M | ||
| Continue onto Zoekerweg | 61 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Zoekerweg | 283 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Glanerbrugdijk | 360 M | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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From
16
to
3
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1907 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head west on Zwaferinksweg | 323 M | ||
| Turn right onto Zoekerveldweg | 81 M | ||
| Turn left onto Schopweg | 250 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 190 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kremersveenweg | 100 M | ||
| Turn right onto Bredelweg | 118 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 779 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hogeboekelweg | 66 M | ||
| You are now at section 3 | 0 M | ||
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From
3
to
2
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2366 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Hogeboekelweg | 552 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lonneker Markeweg | 1.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 2 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
1
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1643 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head northwest on Glanerbruggeweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 1 | 0 M | ||
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From
1
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27
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1041 M | 1 KM | |
| Head west on Lonneker Molenweg | 995 M | ||
| Turn right onto Dorpsstraat | 46 M | ||
| You are now at section 27 | 0 M | ||
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From
27
to
23
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1378 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Voortsweg | 152 M | ||
| Turn right onto Amelinkpad | 305 M | ||
| Turn right | 8 M | ||
| Turn right onto Voortsweg | 10 M | ||
| Turn left onto Stegenkampweg | 533 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hegeboerweg | 197 M | ||
| Turn right onto Overmaatweg | 173 M | ||
| You are now at section 23 | 0 M | ||
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From
23
to
28
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837 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head south on Overmaatweg | 506 M | ||
| Turn left onto Voortsweg | 210 M | ||
| Turn right onto Blijdensteinbleekweg | 121 M | ||
| You are now at section 28 | 0 M | ||
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From
28
to
60
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2615 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head southwest on Amelinkpad | 519 M | ||
| Turn left onto Voortsweg | 153 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lonnekerspoorlaan | 370 M | ||
| Continue onto Lonnekerspoorpad | 443 M | ||
| Turn left onto Museumlaan | 48 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Museumlaan | 332 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto H.B. Blijdensteinlaan | 502 M | ||
| Continue straight | 16 M | ||
| Continue onto Wenninkgaarde | 131 M | ||
| Turn right onto Harry Banninkstraat | 41 M | ||
| Turn left onto Minkgaarde | 60 M | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
to
61
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2110 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head south on Bolwerkstraat | 99 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oude Markt | 18 M | ||
| Turn right onto Marktstraat | 140 M | ||
| Turn left onto Brammelerstraat | 90 M | ||
| Continue onto Hoedemakerplein | 51 M | ||
| Turn right onto Nijverheidstraat | 9 M | ||
| Turn left onto Maarten Harpertsz Tromplaan; M.H. Tromplaan | 479 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kortenaerstraat | 290 M | ||
| Turn right onto Emmastraat | 434 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto De Groene Boog | 167 M | ||
| Turn left onto Pathmossingel (RING) | 18 M | ||
| Turn right onto Usselerweg | 154 M | ||
| Turn left onto Buitenweg | 161 M | ||
| You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
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From
61
to
42
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1637 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head south | 24 M | ||
| Turn left | 71 M | ||
| Continue onto Spinnerstraat | 158 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Spinnerstraat | 116 M | ||
| Turn right onto Pathmosplein | 14 M | ||
| Turn right onto Pathmosstraat | 153 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Pathmosstraat | 97 M | ||
| Turn left onto Benjamin Willem ter Kuilestraat; B.W. ter Kuilestraat | 18 M | ||
| Turn left onto Haaksbergerstraat | 12 M | ||
| Turn right onto Burgemeester Jacobsstraat | 267 M | ||
| Turn right onto Wethouder Elhorststraat | 342 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Belgiëlaan | 365 M | ||
| You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
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From
42
to
11
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1530 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head southeast on Zuidhollandlaan | 299 M | ||
| Continue onto Zuidhollandlaan | 301 M | ||
| Turn left onto Utrechtlaan | 111 M | ||
| Turn right onto Rottumerooglaan | 424 M | ||
| Turn right | 395 M | ||
| You are now at section 11 | 0 M | ||
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From
11
to
8
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3993 M | 4 KM | |
| Head east | 63 M | ||
| Turn left onto Knalhutteweg | 63 M | ||
| Turn right onto Engerinksweg | 16 M | ||
| Keep right onto Engerinksweg | 1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Olympialaan | 302 M | ||
| Turn right onto Sportlaan | 65 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Sportlaan | 91 M | ||
| Turn left onto Brinkstraat | 172 M | ||
| Turn right onto J.J. van Deinselaan | 430 M | ||
| Turn left onto Estafettestraat | 109 M | ||
| Turn right onto Heutinkstraat | 31 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Derkinkweg | 436 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Derkinkweg | 566 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Kersdijk | 629 M | ||
| You are now at section 8 | 0 M | ||
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From
8
to
9
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1770 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Kersdijk | 1.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 9 | 0 M | ||
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From
9
to
89
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2585 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head southeast on Kersdijk | 239 M | ||
| Turn left onto Broekheenseweg | 627 M | ||
| Turn right onto Bultsveldmaatweg | 296 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Apollolaan | 161 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Apollolaan | 145 M | ||
| Turn right onto Apollolaan | 377 M | ||
| Turn left onto Demeterlaan | 99 M | ||
| Continue onto Melodiestraat | 82 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 81 M | ||
| Turn right | 7 M | ||
| Continue straight | 81 M | ||
| Continue onto Amtsvennweg | 344 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Amtsvennweg | 46 M | ||
| You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
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From
89
to
86
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742 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head northeast | 229 M | ||
| Continue straight | 513 M | ||
| You are now at section 86 | 0 M | ||
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From
86
to
88
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1573 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head northeast | 24 M | ||
| Turn left | 19 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Schwarzenbergstraße | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 88 | 0 M | ||
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From
88
to
87
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2452 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head east on Schwarzenbergstraße | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Königstraße | 103 M | ||
| Turn right onto Losserstraße (K 25) | 872 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Losserstraße (K 25) | 51 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Losserstraße (K 25) | 118 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 108 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M |