Oude Borculoseweg, Enzerinckweg and Galhengoor Loop

This is a long, low-relief countryside loop in the eastern Netherlands, threading quiet farm lanes and estate woodland between Lochem and Vorden (Gelderland). At around 28 km (17.4 mi) with roughly 100 m (328 ft) of total ascent, it’s a true “easy-on-the-legs, steady-on-the-feet” day—more about pacing, surfaces, and staying oriented at the many junctions than about climbing.

Where to start (nearest known landmark / address)
A practical start point for this loop is the Lochem rail station area, which sits just north of town: Station Lochem, Stationsweg 1, 7241 CT Lochem, Netherlands. (allebiz.nl)
From there you can quickly pick up the rural lanes that feature in the loop (including Oude Borculoseweg and Enzerinckweg) shown in local route mapping for the Lochem–Vorden countryside. (nolano.nl)

Getting there (car + public transport)

• By train: Lochem has a railway station on the Zutphen–Glanerbeek line (regional services). From the station you can walk straight into the route area. (en.wikipedia.org)
  
• By car: Aim for parking around the station approaches (often signed locally as P+R near Stationsweg). Starting at the station also makes it easy to shorten the day if needed by returning via paved lanes.

What the walk feels like underfoot

Expect a mix of: - Paved farm roads and narrow lanes (fast, easy walking, but watch for local traffic—especially cyclists and farm vehicles). - Estate tracks and woodland paths where surfaces can turn sandy or leaf-covered. - Field-edge paths that can be soft after rain.

Because the elevation gain is modest, the “difficulty” comes mostly from distance and surface variety. If you’re used to shorter strolls, plan this as a full-day outing with breaks: 6–7.5 hours moving time is typical depending on pace and how often you stop.

Route flow and key waypoints (approximate)

Distances below are approximate to help you plan food/water and timing.

0–5 km (0–3.1 mi): easing out of Lochem’s edge
Leaving the station area, you quickly transition from town fringe to open countryside. The landscape here is classic Achterhoek/Twente border country: hedgerows, drainage ditches, and long views across pasture. You’ll likely cross or walk alongside stretches connected to Zutphenseweg / N346, a busier road corridor in this area—treat any crossings with extra care and wait for a clear gap. (nolano.nl)

5–14 km (3.1–8.7 mi): Oude Borculoseweg and the patchwork of farms
This middle section is dominated by quiet rural lanes—Oude Borculoseweg is one of the named spines you’ll use. (nolano.nl)
Here you’ll see a lot of traditional farm architecture and long-established field patterns. If your line passes near Oude Borculoseweg 2 (Vorden area), note that there is a recognized historic farmhouse site on this road (18th/19th-century hall-house type), which is a good cue that you’re moving through an older agrarian landscape rather than newly reclaimed land. (monumenten.nl)

**14–20 km