Climb and clamber through the forest in an adventurous way and learn all about the history of the area. With that aim in mind, a new children’s adventure route will be created in a forest near Zwinderen. Construction of the new trail will soon start in the forest west of the village.
The experience route, mainly aimed at children of primary school age, runs through part of the forest in the vicinity of Bosbad Zwinderen and Zwinderen campsite. There are plans for, among other things, a lookout tower, a climbing wall, a ropes course, wooden tepees, a swing rack and boxing jumping poles.
In addition to all the equipment, the route also pays attention to the history of the area. For example, there should be information boards at various places along the path with stories about, among other things, the Neanderthals, about old cart tracks, dolmens and about animals that used to live in this area. “The aim is to tell about history in an adventurous and playful way,” reports the municipality of Coevorden, client of the new experience route. “The children walk the route along the different equipment with a number of animals from the past.”
According to the municipality, this is the first experience route in this municipality and its construction fits in well with the plans to put Coevorden on the map as a walking municipality. According to the municipality, the location, not far from the A37 motorway, will probably have regional appeal. According to the municipality, children with visual impairments are also taken into account when constructing the route. The route will soon be free for everyone to walk.
The construction will be carried out by Uniek Speelprojecten from Rhenen and, according to the municipality, the realization will cost around 50,000 euros. The province of Drenthe will contribute to part of the costs (15,000 euros). The intention is for the experience route to be completed in April. A festive opening will be held at that time.
Various parties have been involved in preparation for the plan, such as Local Interest Zwinderen, primary schools in the area, the ToReCo Foundation and the nearby Zwinderen campsite. “We are indirectly involved in this plan,” says Robert Kooijman of the campsite. “The route is being constructed outside our site, but we were allowed to contribute ideas.” The campsite is happy with the arrival of the path. “The experience route may strengthen the swimming pool when families combine a visit to both. And for our young guests at the campsite, the experience route is of course also a very nice activity.”