Bluenet walk Almelo de Riet - Almelo - Mariënberg

This Blauwnet walk takes you from Almelo de Riet station via Almelo to the final station Mariënberg. This long walk of 30 kilometers has everything a walker is looking for: a beautiful green environment and many sights along the way. In addition, you also walk a large part along the water.

Picking berries on the go
The route starts at the train station of Almelo de Riet. From here you walk towards the north. After about 1 kilometer you walk past the War Memorial Almelo, in honor of the Second World War. Then you pass the train station Almelo. Halfway along the route you will pass the Blueberry nursery "De Greftenhoeve". Here you can buy blueberries, but of course it is much more fun to pick them yourself. On the farm you can enjoy a cup of coffee with blueberry pie.

Beautiful nature
During this walk you will walk along Engbertsdijksvenen, a nature reserve east of Westerhaar-Vriezenveensewijk. The peat has something to offer for people and animals in all seasons. For bird lovers, nature lovers and hikers it is a true paradise! At the end of the route you will pass Cistercian monastery Groot Galilea, which has also had a monastery garden since 2016. The end point of this walking route is train station Mariënberg.

Walking in Overijssel
In the area of Almelo and Mariënberg you can make endless beautiful walks. In this area you can enjoy the nature and the peace around you. Take the train to Almelo de Riet and start this beautiful walk!

The other sub-routes:
o Bluenet line Enschede - Hengelo
o Bluenet line Hengelo-Borne
o Blue net line Borne-Almelo De Riet
o Bluenet line Ommen-Marienberg-Hardenberg
o Bluenet line Hardenberg-Coevorden
o Bluenet line Coevorden-Emmen-South

Train discount for hikers: 2 for the price of 1
For your return journey to the starting point of your walk, we have a nice train offer. Travel back together after your walk for the price of one. More information about Blauwnetlijnen can be found at route.nl/blauwnet