Assel, Rural settlement in Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Assel is a rural settlement in Apeldoorn featuring agricultural fields set within forested surroundings and crossed by the Amersfoort-Apeldoorn railway line. The landscape creates a patchwork of open farmland and natural woodland.
The settlement began around 1880 with the Westerwolde estate established by the Westerwoudt family who built a farm and planted trees. This early development set the foundation for the area's present character.
The Don Bosco Center, formerly Mariahoeve, serves as a meeting place for youth workers seeking reflection and training within a community run by Salesian priests. This religious presence shapes the character of the settlement through its daily activities.
The area offers natural camping grounds where visitors can make campfires at each spot while exploring the surrounding nature reserves. The proximity to forests and fields makes walking and exploring the landscape particularly rewarding.
A private railway track was constructed in 1918 from Assel to Radio Kootwijk specifically to transport construction materials for the radio station. This connection remains a curious piece of industrial history embedded in the countryside.
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