Toll Pond

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 plain. The area is a breeding ground for meadow birds, so keep your eyes open: a Eurasian bittern or common snipe is not unusual here. The route is short enough for a morning walk and quieter than the larger natural areas in the region.

At Hellendoorn Adventure Park, you can ride the Netherlands' longest white-water ride, speed through a roller coaster in the dark and play laser tag in the cellars of a country house. For those who want to travel the world without a plane ticket, the Discovery Club takes you through different continents. The park is packed with activities all day long, so plan your visit early to beat the crowds at the most popular attractions. Hellendoorn is just under ten kilometres from the park.

Around Hoge Hexel, there are dozens of kilometres of signposted cycle paths, from the junction network that leads you past farmyards and small settlements to longer routes towards the Sallandse Heuvelrug. You can set off by bike directly from the park and decide for yourself how far to go along the way. A fifty-kilometre loop takes you past the Wierdense Veld, through Wierden and back via the country lanes of the Reggedal. Those who want to stop halfway will almost always find a café terrace in the small villages along the route.