Walk in Nieuwleusen

Walking in Nieuwleusen.

Organization Experience Dalfsen.

Every participant in this hike does so at their own risk. The organization is not liable for damages.

1. The hike starts at the parking lot of the Great Church in Nieuwleusen (entrance Westeinde) opposite 't Olde Gemientehuus. You leave the parking lot and immediately go left. (Beware when crossing!!!)
2. At the entrance of the Plusmarkt parking lot go right.
3. At the Kruidvat store go left and then right into Coöperatiepadtie.
4. At the end of Coöperatiepadtie go left (Westerveen).
5. At the roundabout on Bosmansweg follow the footpath to the right.
6. At the T-junction Bosmansweg/Ploegwiek go straight ahead.
7. Cross the end of the footpath (Bosmansweg) and continue along the footpath.
8. At the fork (Bosmansweg)/IJsselland go left.
9. At the intersection IJsselland/Dinkelland follow the Shalenweg.
10. Cross the water over the footbridge on the left side and then follow the Shalenweg to the right along the water.
11. At the end of the Shalenweg go right onto Vechtland (cross the footbridge).
12. 1st street go left onto Weteringland.
13. At the end of Weteringland go left (Bosmansweg) and then straight at the roundabout.
14. At the end of Bosmansweg (after over 1 km) cross at the intersection Bosmansweg/Zandspeur and go right to follow the hike along the Shalenweg by the Zandspeur.
15. After the intersection (Zandspeur)/Hulsterpad take the first hiking path on the left.
16. At the sign labeled Hulsterplas go right and continue along the hiking path (Hulsterplas).
17. 1st deviation footpath go right.
18. At the end of the footpath (Zandspeur) go left.
19. 2nd street go right onto Burg. van Haersoltestraat.
20. At the end of the path go right onto Pr Beatrixlaan.
21. At the intersection Pr Beatrixlaan/Julianalaan go left and follow the footpath through the sports fields.
22. At the end of the footpath go left and immediately back to the right to follow the Shalenweg.
23. At the intersection of Shalenweg with Weth. Reuverslaan cross and continue on the Shalenweg into (Zuiderpark) and keep left at the 1st fork.
24. At the triangular connection of the Shalenweg go right and stay right.
25. At the first bench go right and at the end of the Shalenweg (Goudenregenstraat) go left.
26. At the end of Goudenregenstraat go left onto Burg. Backxlaan.
27. 1st street go right onto Ds Smitslaan.
28. At the end of the path go left onto Oosterveen.
29. 3rd street go right onto Weth. Nijboerstraat.
30. 1st street go left onto Weth. v.d. Berglaan.
31. At the end of the path go right onto Oosteinde.
32. 1st street go left onto Eikenlaan.
33. At the end of the path cross Dommelerdijk and immediately go left (Palthebos) into it.
34. 2nd deviation go right.
35. At the four-way intersection go straight ahead and then right over the new part of Palthebos.
36. At the bench go left and continue the hike through the old part of (Palthebos).
37. At the end of the forest path go left (Schuurmanslaantje) along the old cemetery.
38. At the end of Schuurmanslaantje go right onto Westeinde.
39. At the access road to the Palthehof Museum go right. You are back at the starting point.
End of the hike..

Explanation of the signs.
RA = Right turn.
LA = Left turn.
RD = Straight ahead.
Westeinde = Name of the street on a sign.
(Westeinde) = Name of the street not visible.

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1. Great Church.

In 1829, the construction of the church was put out to tender and awarded to Gebr. Brouwer from Meppel for a contract price of 7,500,-- guilders plus the old church building.
Mr. W. van Emst from Zwolle was appointed as the architect.
On July 1, 1830, the church was handed over and the construction costs were set at
7,100 guilders.
The church has been remodeled and modernized several times in the 20th century.

2. ’t Olde Gemientehuus.

The town hall of Nieuwleusen, built in 1931, served as the administrative center until January 1, 2001.
The building has a beautiful council chamber, which now only serves as a wedding room.
The municipality's coat of arms is painted on the chimney and on one side of the hall, it reads: "Do not ask what the world says, do what is noble and right."
Since 2001, when Nieuwleusen was merged with the municipality of Dalfsen due to municipal reorganization, the team Dalfsen/Ommen of the national police has been here, Vechtstede Notaries have conducted weddings, and the local radio Vechtdal FM is housed here.

3. Hulsterplas.

After World War II, the Dedemsvaart canal slowly lost its significance
for shipping. By the end of the 1960s, the canal was closed to navigation
and was largely dammed. The N 377 partly runs
on the route of the former canal. Much sand was needed for the filling of the Dedemsvaart,
which is why sand pits emerged here and there. Thus, in Nieuwleusen
the Hulsterplas was created with an area of 5 HA.
In this regard, the municipality of Nieuwleusen had a far-sighted view, allowing residential construction around the
emerging Hulsterplas in 1969. Beautiful places have been created at this Hulsterplas,
where anyone who loves nature can enjoy themselves.
One can hike, fish, and ice skate in winter. A fishing jetty was also established at the pond.
Where the water has disappeared in the Dedemsvaart, we can still see the water
playing an important role in the newly created ponds.

4. Museum Palthehof and the Palthebos.
The Palthebos is named after the Palthe family. In 1754, Arend Jan Palthe became pastor in Nieuwleusen. He remained a preacher in this community for 50 years and acquired many possessions, land, forests, etc. In 1928, Gulia Palthe, the last branch of the family, died.
The Palthehof Museum is also located in the Palthebos.
In 1982, the Historical Association Ni’jluusn von Vrogger was founded in Nieuwleusen.
The long-held desire to establish a museum took shape in 1997 with the construction of the Palthehof Museum.
The museum is shaped like a sheepfold, similar to those that once stood in large numbers in Nieuwleusen. In spring 1998, the museum was opened and the history of Nieuwleusen was made visible.
The Museum Palthehof is open from Easter until the autumn break, from Wednesday to Saturday. Also on Easter Monday, Whit Monday, and during the museum weekend. Opening hours are from 13:30 - 17:00. Groups (from 11 people) by appointment, also outside opening hours.