Ennemaborg walking route

Close to Midwolda, in the heart of de Graanrepubliek, you’ll find the Ennemaborg. A manor house that isn’t actually a real manor house at all. But manor house or not, the estate is a lovely spot for a spring walk. Join us on a walk through the Baroque park, a special woodland and amongst the horses. Along the way, you’ll discover just how much this estate has to offer.

Your walk begins at the Ennemaborg itself. Although the name might suggest otherwise, this stately home is not officially a ‘borg’ (manor house). This is because no ‘feudal rights’ were ever attached to the property. This is due to the fact that the city of Groningen acquired control of Oldambt at an early stage, preventing the landed gentry from establishing themselves in the region. Nevertheless, the Ennemaborg does possess the stature of a genuine manor house.

Surrounding the manor house is a Baroque park garden. In this garden stand two workers’ cottages. These have been fully restored and are now among the oldest dwellings in Midwolda. Behind the manor house lies a pond full of reeds, water lilies and frogs. It is a remnant of the moat that once surrounded the entire manor house. Now that you’re standing on this side, take a good look at the manor house itself. Do you notice that this used to be the front of the building?

Once you’ve crossed a traditional little bridge, you’ll soon find yourself in the woods at the back of the estate. Your eye is immediately drawn to the trees, which seem to stand neatly in a row. This is due to the forest’s original purpose. It was planted 150 years ago specifically for timber. Fortunately, the trees were never felled, and we now have a fully-fledged forest to walk through.

The forest isn’t just a lovely place for us to unwind; many different animal species have now made their home here too. For instance, a herd of Konik horses rules the roost here. They graze on the estate and ensure it remains beautiful all year round. You might even come across them during your walk. Don’t worry – as long as you keep quiet, you can simply walk right through them. As well as these impressive horses, a whole host of different bird species live here too. Have a good look around and who knows, you might spot a barn owl or a buzzard.

Once you’ve reached the end of your walk, you’ll be back at the Ennemaborg. Fancy a well-deserved cup of coffee or tea? Then pop into the Koetshuis next to the manor house. Take a seat in the sunshine on the terrace or, if the weather’s not so good, snuggle up together by the fireside.

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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