Ennemaborg walking route

Near Midwolda, in the heart of de Graanrepubliek, you'll find Ennemaborg. A borg that is actually not a real borg at all. But borg or no borg, the estate is a great place for a spring walk. Walk along through the baroque park garden, a special forest and among the horses. Along the way, you will discover how much this estate has to offer.

Your walk starts at Ennemaborg itself. Although the name suggests otherwise, this stately home is officially not a real borg. In fact, the borg has never had 'lordly rights' attached to it. This is because the city of Groningen took control of Oldambt early on, preventing the landed gentry from developing in the area. Yet Ennemaborg does have the stature of a real borg.

Around the borg you will find a baroque park garden. In this garden are two workers' cottages. These have been fully restored and are now among the oldest houses in Midwolda. Behind the borg is a pond full of reeds, water lilies and frogs. It is a remnant of the moat that once surrounded the entire borg. While you're on this side, take a closer look at the borg itself. Do you notice that this used to be the front of the building?

Having passed a classic little bridge, you soon find yourself in the forest at the back of the estate. The eye immediately catches the trees that seem to be neatly lined up. This is due to the original purpose of the forest. In fact, it was planted 150 years ago for timber yield. Fortunately, the trees were never cut down and we now have a full forest to walk through.

Not only is the forest a nice place for us to unwind, many different animal species have also found their home here. A herd of Konik horses, for instance, calls the shots here. They graze the estate and keep it looking nice all year round. You might come across them on your walk. No worries, as long as you keep calm you can just walk in between them. Apart from these impressive horses, a whole host of different bird species also live here. Look around and who knows, you might spot a barn owl or a buzzard.

Once at the end of your walk, you will be back at the Ennemaborg. Are you ready for a well-earned cup of coffee or tea? Then visit the Koetshuis next to the borg. Sit in the sun on the terrace or, if the weather is less clement, snuggle up together by the open fire.

This route is a tip from the Routebureau Groningen, the starting point for route-based recreation in the province of Groningen.

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