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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Bourtange

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Groningen

Westerwolde

Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Bourtange

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Bourtange

01:11

4.65km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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818 m

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

Highlight • Monument

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

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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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Bourtange Synagogue

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The Synagogue of Bourtange dates from 1842 and served as a place of prayer and education for the Jewish community of Bourtange until the Second World War. In the Second …

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Marktplein Sellingen

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Marketplace with beautiful souvenir shops and nice cafes

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1.86 km

The Turfschuur Oudeschans

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2.04 km

View of the ramparts of Bourtange Fortress

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At the top of the wall you always have a nice view of the fortress

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4.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.40 km

635 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.36 km

958 m

491 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

13°C

41 %

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October 15, 2025,🇳🇱🥾Vesting Bourtange Runde von Bourtange 🥾🇳🇱

🇳🇱 Bourtange – Historic Fortress with Vibrant Charm
Just two kilometers from the German-Dutch border lies Bourtange, an inhabited fortress in the province of Groningen. As part of the municipality of Westerwolde, Vlagtwedde proudly bears a cannon in its coat of arms – a nod to the region's military past. 🏰

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September 13, 2021,Wandeling Bourtange 13.09.2021

Traveled to the north of the Netherlands for a short holiday: Groningen with Bourtange as a stopover. A fortified town for a short walk.

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September 13, 2021,Bourtange

Because the holiday in Italy was canceled again this year, we split it in two. In August we went to the south of the Netherlands (Limburg) and now it's the turn of the north, with Groningen as our base of operations. But first we paid a visit to Bourtange. This beautiful fortified town was passed by Theo via komoot. Theo …

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May 3, 2025,Vesting Bourtange - Groningen 🇳🇱

Fortress Bourtange, located in the east of Groningen near the German border, is a historic defensive structure that originated in the Eighty Years' War. The fortress was designed in a characteristic star shape and served as a strategic stronghold against Spanish troops. After a period of decline, Bourtange was completely restored to its 18th century state in the 1960s, making …

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July 17, 2022,Bourtange

The fortified town of Bourtange was built in 1580 during the 80 years war.
In 1851 the city was dismantled.
In 1960, the municipality decided to rebuild, with great success, the city on the plans of 1742.
Today it is a tourist spot.

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Bourtange Fortress loop from Bourtange

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

Bourtange Fortress

Bourtange Synagogue

Marktplein Sellingen

The Turfschuur Oudeschans

View of the ramparts of Bourtange Fortress

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