Twekkelo, Rural hamlet between Enschede and Hengelo, Netherlands
Twekkelo is a rural hamlet located between Enschede and Hengelo, characterized by open farmland and natural waterways. Three streams flow through the area from east to west, shaping the landscape of meadows and cultivated fields that define this quiet countryside.
The settlement first appears in records from around 900 under the name Tuegloe as a small rural community. It remained part of the Lonneker administrative district until 1934, when boundary changes brought it under the control of neighboring municipalities.
The Johanneskerk, built in 1950, stands as a central landmark reflecting the religious roots that shaped community life here. The church building remains a visible reminder of how faith was woven into the daily rhythm of this rural settlement.
The area offers five marked walking routes through sandy paths, meadows, and past wooden gates that are easy to follow. Detailed route information is available through Wandelnetwerk Twente, which helps visitors navigate the countryside independently.
From 1919 onward, AkzoNobel operated a salt extraction facility here, bringing an industrial presence to this otherwise agricultural landscape. The facility has since closed, but it reminds us that rural areas once hosted unexpected industrial activities.
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