Slinge Stream at Buskersbos – Berenschot Watermill loop from Winterswijk

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Winterswijk

Slinge Stream at Buskersbos – Berenschot Watermill loop from Winterswijk

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Slinge Stream at Buskersbos – Berenschot Watermill loop from Winterswijk

03:29

13.8km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bekendelle

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 km

Slinge Stream at Buskersbos

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It is really interesting how the sling meanders through the forest in tight curves.

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2.75 km

Boven Slinge in Buskersbos

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Beautiful path between the Bocholtsebaan and Borkensebaan bridges.

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6.93 km

Berenschot Watermill and Café

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The watermill Berenschot is known as a family business. In 1991, the watermill was opened as a restaurant.

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7.68 km

Wooden Bridge over the Bekendelle Stream

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7.71 km

Upper Slinge in Bekendelle

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Interesting natural area through which the Slinge meanders.

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9.85 km

Upper Slinge

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The Slinge originates in the picturesque bell town of Gescher. On the Dutch side, the Slinge becomes the Boven Slinge and initially leads to Winterswijk with several wind and watermills.

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10.8 km

Wooldsepad

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A section of the tour that you have to take with you.

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11.0 km

Den Helder Watermill

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At the old watermill there is also a nice restaurant.

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

3.78 km

1.27 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

3.24 km

2.14 km

1.74 km

1.72 km

1.27 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

February 11, 2023,Winterswijk Bekendelle

This is a walk by Truus Wijnen from her book Walking in the Achterhoek.

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September 19, 2023,Winterswijk Watermolen

More information about this route can be found here: westphil.nl/wplive/wandelen-langs-watermolens-bij-winterswijk

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March 3, 2026,Idyllische Pfade und schöne Wassermühlen im Achterhoek

We started our hike today at the Den Helder watermill in beautiful weather once again. From there, we immediately set off on a lovely path along the bend in the river. Passing the lido, the path led us into the Buskersbos forest. There, we enjoyed the peace and quiet, the babbling of the stream, and especially the birdsong – it …

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