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This Blauwnet walk starts at Almelo de Riet train station and ends at Borne train station. Get to know Twente's nature and its beautiful heathlands and forests during this walk of over 16 kilometers.

Outdoor relaxation
From Almelo de Riet station, which is located in the east of Almelo, you can leave the city fairly quickly towards Bornerbroek. From here you walk through the Groene Poort, the beautiful rural area between Almelo and Borne. As a hiker you will definitely get your money's worth on this route. You have come to the right place in this area if you are looking for relaxation, peace and quiet. Enjoy being active in the outdoors, nothing is healthier than that!

Further on the road

From Bornerbroek you can walk to Zenderen and Hertme. You enter Borne via the north. You walk along the Bornsebeek and the Weideplas to Grand Café De Steeg, near the end of this walk. De Steeg is located in the pleasant center of Borne. Take a well-deserved moment of rest here after this nice walk. The terrace is covered, so you can sit here even if it rains.

End point: Borne
Borne is an ideal starting and ending point for both walkers and cyclists. Borne is located in the heart of Twente. From here you will pass the most beautiful places in the rural area between Almelo and Borne. After you've finished walking, you can easily take the Blauwnet train back home. Then you can enjoy the beautiful landscape that passes by along the way.

This walk is divided into the following sub-routes:

• Blue net line Kampen-Zwolle
  
• Blue net line Zwolle Heino
  
• Bluenet line Heino-Raalte
  
• Bluenet line Raalte-Nijverdal
  
• Bluenet line Nijverdal-Wierden
  
• Blue net line Wierden-Almelo de Riet
  
• Bluenet line Borne-Hengelo
  
• Bluenet line Hengelo-Enschede
  

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Train discount for walkers: 2 for the price of 1
We have a nice train offer for your return journey to the starting point of your walk. After your walk, travel back together for the price of one. More information about Blauwnet lines can be found at route.nl/blauwnet