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Bourtange Fortified Town – Bourtange Fortress loop from Heede

Mountain biking trails

Bourtange Fortified Town – Bourtange Fortress loop from Heede

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Bourtange Fortified Town – Bourtange Fortress loop from Heede

01:53

36.7km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 12.6 km for 14 m

After 19.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.20 km

Heeder See

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, especially in summer

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2

8.17 km

Bourtange Fortified Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Bourtange Fortress is located near the German border in beautiful Westerwolde. It is an incomparable historical defensive structure.

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3

8.24 km

Bourtange Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

8.32 km

Victoria Candle Workshop Bourtange

Highlight • Structure

Between the old fortress walls of Bourtange you can not only admire and buy beautifully handmade candles, but on Sundays you can also get creative yourself. Nice for gifts.

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5

8.44 km

Bourtange Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Bourtange once had a standard grist and peel mill. This small wooden windmill stood on the Molenbastion, but lost its function when the soldiers left. The mill was sold in …

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6

8.74 km

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The fortress with all its sights is always worth a visit.

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7

19.2 km

Rest Area at Hassebergerweg Drawbridge

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice break place

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8

31.8 km

Dersum Ems Arm

Highlight • River

B

36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

13.1 km

4.79 km

3.56 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

30.3 km

3.99 km

998 m

978 m

495 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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9°C

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