The Lutterzand is a natural gem that has its origins in the late Middle Ages. Overgrazing and heather sod cutting created bare patches in the vegetation, giving the wind free rein and creating sand drifts. To counteract the sand drifts, large pines were planted, resulting in the beautiful pine forests you can see today. If you look at the banks of the Dinkel, you can even find sand layers that are up to 20 centuries old. You can recognise former moorland fires from the dark layers, showing that the area has seen many changes over the years. The nature reserve is largely formed by the Meuleman estate, which covers no less than 340 hectares. This estate is owned by the Twente textile family Scholten and is largely freely accessible. The Lutterzand offers more than just beautiful scenery. Indeed, the area balances on the Dutch-German border. Due to the hilly surroundings, you are guaranteed beautiful views over the landscape, which makes this area even more special. There is always something new to discover and admire in Lutterzand, and it is definitely worth spending some extra time here.
Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Oude Dijk , 7591 GW Denekamp | 37.2 KM | |
From
53
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23
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929 M | 0.9 KM | |
Head west on Everwijnstraat | 440 M | ||
Turn right onto Oldenzaalsestraat | 378 M | ||
Continue onto Nicolaasplein | 111 M | ||
You are now at section 23 | 0 M | ||
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23
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17
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940 M | 0.9 KM | |
Head northwest on Grotestraat | 67 M | ||
Turn left onto Kokstuunke | 79 M | ||
Turn left onto Burgemeester Hoogklimmerstraat | 9 M | ||
Turn right onto Lange Voor | 785 M | ||
You are now at section 17 | 0 M | ||
From
17
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54
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1327 M | 1.3 KM | |
Head west on Molendijk | 523 M | ||
Turn left onto Singravenweg | 250 M | ||
Make a slight right to stay on Singravenweg | 49 M | ||
Make a slight left | 505 M | ||
You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
From
54
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52
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1625 M | 1.6 KM | |
Head southeast on Borgbosweg | 733 M | ||
Continue straight | 31 M | ||
Continue onto Borgbosweg | 624 M | ||
Turn left onto Beuningerstraat | 237 M | ||
You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
From
52
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57
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5321 M | 5.3 KM | |
Head southeast on Beuningerstraat | 130 M | ||
Turn right onto Lomanskamp | 25 M | ||
Turn left onto Schoolweg | 597 M | ||
Turn left onto Paandersdijk | 723 M | ||
Turn right onto Achtermaatsweg | 382 M | ||
Turn right onto Nijenhaerweg | 2.1 KM | ||
Turn left onto Paandersdijk | 412 M | ||
Turn left onto Voortmansweg | 917 M | ||
You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
From
57
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22
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557 M | 0.6 KM | |
Head southeast on Hakenbergweg | 557 M | ||
You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
From
22
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60
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897 M | 0.9 KM | |
Head south | 217 M | ||
Turn right | 191 M | ||
Continue straight | 159 M | ||
Turn left onto Populierendijk | 330 M | ||
You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
From
60
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73
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3425 M | 3.4 KM | |
Head southwest on Hoge Kaviksweg | 782 M | ||
Turn left onto Steïpad | 392 M | ||
Make a slight right to stay on Steïpad | 387 M | ||
Turn right | 84 M | ||
Turn right onto Paasbergweg | 314 M | ||
Turn left onto Alleeweg | 392 M | ||
Keep left onto Alleeweg | 1.1 KM | ||
You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
From
73
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74
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2956 M | 3 KM | |
Head southeast on Tankenbergweg | 819 M | ||
Turn left | 17 M | ||
Turn right | 26 M | ||
Turn left onto Bentheimerstraat | 757 M | ||
Turn right onto Kruisseltlaan | 1.3 KM | ||
You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
From
74
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67
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1360 M | 1.4 KM | |
Head east on Lutterkerkpad | 869 M | ||
Turn right onto Farwickweg | 491 M | ||
You are now at section 67 | 0 M | ||
From
67
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19
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1312 M | 1.3 KM | |
Head south on Farwickweg | 470 M | ||
Turn left onto Grote Lutterveldweg | 307 M | ||
Continue onto Ben Suelmannpad | 433 M | ||
Turn right | 18 M | ||
Turn left | 29 M | ||
Turn right | 7 M | ||
Make a slight left | 21 M | ||
Turn left onto Lossersestraat | 27 M | ||
You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
From
19
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20
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1742 M | 1.7 KM | |
Head north on Lossersestraat | 43 M | ||
Turn right onto Molenveldpad | 363 M | ||
Turn left onto Haerpad | 6 M | ||
Turn left to stay on Haerpad | 376 M | ||
Turn left onto Zwaluwstraat | 26 M | ||
Turn right onto IJsvogelstraat | 146 M | ||
Turn right to stay on IJsvogelstraat | 59 M | ||
Turn left to stay on IJsvogelstraat | 70 M | ||
Turn right onto Spechtstraat | 331 M | ||
Turn left onto Dorpstraat | 297 M | ||
Turn right onto Plechelmusstraat | 25 M | ||
You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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20
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60
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2013 M | 2 KM | |
Head northwest on Plechelmusstraat | 336 M | ||
Turn left onto Bentheimerstraat | 50 M | ||
Turn right onto Peulkespad | 662 M | ||
Turn right onto Hanhofweg | 965 M | ||
You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
From
60
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61
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2823 M | 2.8 KM | |
Head east on Hanhofweg | 1.4 KM | ||
Turn right onto Beuningerstraat | 542 M | ||
Turn left onto Roorderheurneweg | 159 M | ||
Turn right onto Lutterzandweg | 719 M | ||
You are now at section 61 | 0 M | ||
From
61
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62
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1147 M | 1.1 KM | |
Head southeast on Lutterzandweg | 176 M | ||
Make a slight left | 176 M | ||
Continue straight | 795 M | ||
You are now at section 62 | 0 M | ||
From
62
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58
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2210 M | 2.2 KM | |
Head north on Zandhuizerweg | 703 M | ||
Continue onto Zandhuizerpad | 1.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 58 | 0 M | ||
From
58
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55
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1069 M | 1.1 KM | |
Head northwest on Zandhuizerpad | 327 M | ||
Turn left onto Punthuizerweg | 742 M | ||
You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
From
55
to
18
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3929 M | 3.9 KM | |
Head west on Holtweg | 404 M | ||
Turn right onto Holtweg | 1.4 KM | ||
Turn left onto Mensmanweg | 1.2 KM | ||
Make a sharp right onto Mekkelhorsterstraat | 1 KM | ||
You are now at section 18 | 0 M | ||
From
18
to
53
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1590 M | 1.6 KM | |
Head north on Mekkelhorsterstraat | 336 M | ||
Turn left onto Stroothuizerweg | 240 M | ||
Turn right to stay on Stroothuizerweg | 127 M | ||
Turn left to stay on Stroothuizerweg | 64 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Berghumerstraat | 536 M | ||
Turn left onto Oude Dijk | 287 M | ||
You are now at section 53 | 0 M |