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The Wierdense Veld is a raised bog area near Hoge Hexel, where you walk over wooden boardwalks through a landscape of sphagnum moss and small pools. On clear days, you can see far across the open expanse. The area is a breeding ground for meadow birds, so keep your eyes open: a bittern or snipe is not unusual here. The route is short enough for a morning walk and quieter than the larger nature reserves in the region.

At Avonturenpark Hellendoorn, step into the Netherlands' longest white-water ride, shoot through a roller coaster in the dark, and go laser gaming in the cellars of a country house. For those who want to travel the world without a plane ticket: the Discovery Club takes you along various continents. The park is packed with activities all day long, so plan your visit early to beat the most popular attractions. Hellendoorn is located just under ten kilometers from the park.

Around Hoge Hexel there are dozens of kilometers of signposted cycle paths, from the node network that takes you past farmyards and small settlements to longer routes toward the Sallandse Heuvelrug. You can hop on your bike directly from the park and decide along the way how long you want to keep going. A fifty-kilometer loop takes you past the Wierdense Veld, through Wierden and back via the country lanes of the Reggedal. Anyone who wants to stop halfway will almost always find a little terrace in the small villages along the route.