Would you like to find out more about the influences of the border region on Gronau and the neighboring towns? Then get on your bike!

This guided cycle tour explores Gronau and the neighboring towns of Overdinkel, Glanerbrug and Enschede. The main focus is on the influence of the German-Dutch border on the development of the villages, differences in mentality, textile barons and monasteries, border stones and smuggling.

In short: it’s about everything that connects and distinguishes Gronau and its neighboring towns.

In between, we take a break and stop off at a café on the border.

Highlights:

• competent tour guide
• bilingual possible: German and Dutch
• incl. border snack: a sandwich with Westphalian ham and cheese and a hot drink of your choice (if required, a vegetarian option with cheese only is also available)

When.

Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where?

rock’n’popmuseum (Udo-Lindenberg-Platz 1)

The tour ends at the rock’n’popmuseum.

Important:

The minimum number of participants is 6.

The tour is around 35 km long.

Please bring a bike in good working order, weatherproof clothing, a helmet is recommended, ID and, if necessary, money for the visit to the café.

People with the B mark on their disabled pass pay the normal price, the accompanying person is free. These tickets can only be purchased in person at the tourist information office.

Subject to change without notice.