Walking through beautiful Twente

In the vicinity of Nutter in Twente, you can take a leisurely stroll through tranquil stream valleys. This route takes you across the Hezinger and Nutter Esch and through the Hazelbekke nature reserve.

Essen and streams
The route takes you through a gently sloping landscape where fields on the es are interspersed with bushes and meadows. Everywhere you experience that surprisingly benevolent Twente peace and conviviality. In the brook valley of the Hazelbekke, the once cleared hedgerows are being restored to their former glory. In this small-scale cultural landscape you will find hay meadows and marshy forest complexes with rare plants such as wild orchids, gold veil and small valerian.

The mast
Soon after you leave you walk past De Mast, an overshot water mill on the Vasserbeek. This beautiful building has been in use as an oil and flour mill since the fifteenth century. It takes its name from Jan Mast who bought the mill in 1811. Along the way you will also see some old farms.