Beltrum: Heritage, Nature and Craftsmanship

Beltrum combines historic heritage, insights into craftsmanship and natural attractions. When choosing a destination, you can decide whether to focus on architectural history, landscape, traditional crafts or a festival. Specific points of interest include a church designated as a Rijksmonument, several natural features, a cycling and walking route, and cultural attractions.

Heritage and Architecture

The Onze Lieve Vrouwe Hemelvaart Church at Mariaplein 4 is designated as a Rijksmonument, a national monument of the Netherlands. It has developed over time; several nationally renowned architects made valuable contributions to its design. Its Rijksmonument status designates the church as a national monument, while its architectural significance draws attention to its development and design. The Onze Lieve Vrouw Terhemelopneming in Beltrum was put into service in 1847. The Catholic R.K. cemetery at Achterom, near number 1a, is designated as a municipal monument. The church and cemetery offer different points of interest: architectural history and national monument status on the one hand, and a cemetery with municipal monument status on the other. If you include heritage in your travel plans, you can take account of these different aspects of Beltrum’s history.

Nature and Landscape

The 12.7-hectare Landgoed Het Noasman is a nature reserve. It includes deciduous forest, partly marshland, and a pond. An island with grassy areas surrounded by water adds to the landscape. This brings together woodland, wetter areas and bodies of water in one place. Various amphibians and waterbirds live in the bodies of water and woodland of a small nature reserve along the Beltrumse Esroute. There is also a sand martin wall along the Beltrumse Esroute. The landscape features of Het Noasman and the wildlife along the Beltrumse Esroute offer different perspectives on nature: one through landforms, the other through wildlife and a sand martin wall. Beltrum is a distinctive part of the Achterhoek. The region is characterized by tranquillity, open spaces and nature within a varied cultural landscape.

Cycling and Walking

The Stichting Kerkepaden Beltrum officially opened a 21-kilometre cycling and walking route around Beltrum in 2008. The route passes farms, new nature reserves and forests. Its length and the two stated ways of getting around give you concrete points to consider when planning an outing. The route as a touring option differs from a nature reserve, where the area and individual landscape features are the focus. Its surroundings combine agricultural scenery with nature reserves and forests.

Festivals, Crafts and Special Demonstrations

Festunique in Beltrum combines a flower parade, street theatre and live music. The event also includes a fair. The mix therefore includes a parade, performances, music and fairground attractions. If you are considering a festival as a reason to travel, these elements can help you decide whether the event suits your interests.

At Klompenmakerij Nijhuis, you can see how traditional wooden clogs are made and learn about the steps involved. The focus is not only on the finished footwear, but also on the manufacturing process. De Witte Olifant offers a different kind of attraction: it demonstrates how it works when a coin is inserted. For a comparison of cultural experiences, traditional craftsmanship and a coin-operated demonstration are two distinct options.

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