Enjoy in and around Hengelo

The municipality of Hengelo as we know it today was founded in 1811, but the area where Hengelo originated has been inhabited for thousands of years. The beginnings of Hengelo go back to about 1802, when farms and small farm workers' houses were built together. The population began to grow steadily in the nineteenth century, when the Industrial Revolution emerged. The textile industry in Hengelo in particular was doing well at that time, but when Hengelo faced increasing competition from Enschede in this area, the town increasingly concentrated on the technical industry. That did the village no harm and Hengelo started to look more and more like a city. The Molenven near Saasveld was created by peat extraction in the Middle Ages. In 2014 it is again a raised bog area. The lime-rich water causes special plants to bloom. Water violet is just one of the many species you will find there. It is a paradise for birds of all shapes and sizes. The tranquility attracts birds of prey to this place and the dead wood has an unprecedented attraction for woodpeckers. On the edge of the Molenven you will find the Soaseler Möl. This ground sailor dates from 1870 and served as a flour mill. The mill was built by order of Augustinus Bootsveld, whose previous mill was destroyed during a storm. This national monument has a wingspan of no less than 22 meters, but is unfortunately no longer put into operation. Havezate Grotenhuis is located in the hamlet of Hertme. The first mention dates back to 1417 and since then many wealthy families have owned the house. The manor has always remained privately owned. Hotel Jachtlust is the base for this tour, which can easily be combined with route 181757. You can enjoy a nice meal or a cup of coffee before and after your cycle route, but of course a stay is also nice. This way you can also get to know the surroundings of Almelo in a relaxed atmosphere in a casual atmosphere.