The Scholtenpad is a regional path of 100 kilometers through the beautiful farmland around Winterswijk. A route through the history of the Scholten farmers in the Achterhoek. These wealthy large landowners not only cultivated their own land but also had other farmers working on their extensive properties. Their impressive farms, with large houses, wooden frames, and wide driveways, show how rich and influential they were. Ever since the Middle Ages, these farmers have lived in the area, and because they held on to their traditions, a large part of the historical landscape has been preserved. As a hiker, you get the unique opportunity to take a journey through time during a multi-day hike. The Scholtenpad leads you through a varied and rustic bocage landscape of forests, meadows, wooded banks, and meandering streams. The route is divided into five stages of 15 to 27 kilometers, and along the way, you walk past old Scholten farms and over hidden paths. In various places, residents tell stories about the rich nature, local history, and life in the past via videos and podcasts. These stories are indicated with QR codes in various places along the route. With your mobile phone in your pocket, you walk through a national landscape that continues to surprise - just like Mondriaan once did, who developed his artistic vision here. The Scholtenpad starts and ends at the train station of Winterswijk, ideal if you come by public transport. Each stage ends near a hotel, B&B, or restaurant, with the exception of stage 4. There is a B&B there, but no restaurant in the immediate vicinity. It is therefore handy to bring your own food here or arrange a taxi to a dining facility. Keep in mind that public transport is not available at the end of each stage. It is therefore wise to book your overnight stays in advance, especially as the supply is limited in some places. However, Winterswijk is never far away, so a taxi back to the village is also always an option.