Hengelose Es is a peaceful natural reserve located just outside Enschede, offering visitors
the perfect escape into nature. With wide open meadows, forested trails, and beautiful
cycling routes, it’s a haven for birdwatchers, hikers, and anyone who loves the outdoors.
The area showcases the Dutch countryside at its best, combining rural tranquility with
scenic beauty.
- 🚲 Pedal along the scenic cycling paths 🌲 through the deep forest 🚲
- 🦆 Observe the rare migratory birds 🦅 in their quiet habitat 🦆
- 📸 Photograph the wide panoramic views 🌅 from the high paths 📸
- 🥧 Stop at a charming local farm 🚜 for a traditional treat 🥧
- 🚶 Wander across the open green fields 🌾 on a morning walk 🚶
- 🚆 Take a quick twenty minute train 🚂 from the Enschede station 🚆
- 🚲 Cycle for thirty pleasant minutes 🚲 along the marked routes 🚲
- 🚗 Park your private motor vehicle 🅿️ near the trail entrance 🚗
- 🚌 Board a regional transit bus 🚍 toward the nearby village 🚌
- 👟 Walk from the local transit stop 🚶 to find the path 👟
- 🔭 Bring a pair of metal binoculars 🦜 for better bird watching 🔭
- 👟 Wear your most comfortable shoes 👟 for the long trails 👟
- 🌷 Visit during the bright spring 🌻 to see the flowers 🌷
- 🚮 Keep all your personal trash 🗑️ until you find a bin 🚮
- 💧 Carry a large water bottle 🥤 to stay hydrated outdoors 💧
- 🌅 8:30 AM – Arrive and start your walk 🚶 through the forest 🌅
- 📷 10:00 AM – Stop for birdwatching 🦆 and some nature photography 📷
- ☕ 11:30 AM – Enjoy a hot coffee ☕ at a countryside café ☕
- 🚲 12:30 PM – Continue exploring 🗺️ or cycle back to Enschede 🚲
