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Low-threshold Groningen routes - Wild horses and living history in Bourtange

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Vlagtwedde

Low-threshold Groningen routes - Wild horses and living history in Bourtange

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Low-threshold Groningen routes - Wild horses and living history in Bourtange

01:26

5.69km

10m

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You should not miss this accessible walking route around Bourtange! During this 5.7 kilometer tour you can enjoy nature, spot wild horses and discover the rich history of Bourtange.

You start your walk in a special nature reserve where Konik horses can be found. If you are lucky, you can…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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1.87 km

Konik Horse Area

Highlight • Natural

Dogs have to be on a leash the entire route because of the wild horses

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Abeltjeslinie Near Bourtange

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Interesting walk on historic grounds, along this old border line. Good walking shoes required. About thirty Konik horses roam the grazing area. If you have a dog on a leash: …

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A historic fortified town, Bourtange is known for its beautifully preserved fortifications.

In the 20th century, Bourtange fell into disrepair, but in the 1960s a large-scale restoration project began to …

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3.64 km

1.00 km

723 m

287 m

< 100 m

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3.74 km

1.40 km

442 m

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Friday 17 July

21°C

13°C

32 %

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August 10, 2022,Bourtange – Soldatenweg

Great tour and a really historic fort. A visit is always worthwhile.

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December 26, 2021,Bourtange en Smokkelpad (Winter ⛄)

Bourtange and Smokkelpad (komoot.nl/tour/268716731) walked again

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May 20, 2024,Wilde Pferde und lebendige Geschichte bei Bourtange

Vesting Bourtange is also called the fortress that was never taken. The order for the construction of a first reinforcement of an important passage through the swamp was given in 1580 by none other than William of Orange. The fortress reached its greatest extent in 1742. The information center (entrance building of the fortress) is a base for your visit …

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April 18, 2024,NL - Westerwolde | Runde über Festung Boutange

A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ tour

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September 2, 2025,Westerwolderoute Route 17 Soldatendyk Bourtange

This afternoon I briefly walked Westerwolde Route 17 along the Soldatendijk in Bourtange. I've now completed 17 of the 40 Westerwolde Routes. It's going along nicely. The route runs through the forecourt of the fortress, an area that could be flooded in case of a threat from the east. Soldiers walked along the dike, keeping watch. Bourtange is a fortress …

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November 30, 2024,Weihnachtsmarkt🎄 in der Vesting Bourtange 🇳🇱 mit kleiner Wanderung vorweg🥾🥾

Today the traditional Christmas market begins in Bourtange Fortress, which is open this weekend and the next two (Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., admission 5 euros per person, parking free).

A nice opportunity to take a short walk around the fortress along the smugglers' paths beforehand. Today we used the parking …

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December 18, 2023

You should not miss this accessible walking route around Bourtange! During this 5.7 kilometer tour you can enjoy nature, spot wild horses and discover the rich history of Bourtange.
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You start your walk in a special nature reserve where Konik horses can be found. If you are lucky, you can see these impressive

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