Twentse Smokkeltrail

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27 KM Trailrun

This trail run is only suitable for experienced runners. Route is 90% off road and runs over uneven and very varied terrain, with lots of single tracks. These are unique routes that take you to places where you are not normally allowed as a runner. In preparing for this year's trail, we have included some exciting new sections in the route. This makes the route even more beautiful than in previous years. Particularly on the 27 km, and thus also on the 10 km course, we will be exploring a (for us ) new forest. Preceded by a new path along the ‘ Fürstliche Tannen’. In the previous edition we went through this forest, but unfortunately the beautiful path has been replaced by a straight rubble road. Since we are forest lovers and path crazy, this is something super nice. We will now go around some lovely natural ponds in a beautiful pristine forest, along beautiful ditches across a farmyard with a surprise!

14,5 KM Trailrun

This shortened trail run is only suitable for reasonably experienced runners. Route is 90% off road and runs over uneven and very varied terrain, with lots of single tracks. These are unique routes that take you to places you are not normally allowed to go as a runner.

10 KM Drop off Trailrun

Ever wanted to get a taste of trail running and not run a super-long distance right away? Then run the most beautiful part of our trails in a more comfortable way: get dropped off 10 km before the finish in a unique Twente way. From the accommodation, you will be taken by horse and covered wagon to the start of this trail run! There is NO time registration at this distance.

14,5 KM Hiking trail

Hikers can enjoy nature to the full. The route is 90% off road and runs over uneven and very varied terrain, with many narrow paths. You walk on the same course as the trailrunners: give the trailrunners free passage when you meet. The hiking trails are unique routes where you will go places you are not normally allowed to go as a hiker.

Twentse Smokkeltrail 2024

Sugar, spirits, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, coffee, wool, ladies' stockings, cows, piglets, carpets, hunting cartridges, doormats, watches, suitcases, radio sets, elastic, soap, washing powder, motorbikes, prams, inner and outer tyres. Anything loose and with something to earn on it was smuggled into the border region after World War II. Intended to ease difficult living conditions, smuggling was still small-scale and friendly. This changed dramatically when butter became the most profitable smuggled product in history. A ruthless battle ensued between customs and smugglers. A battle waged with weapons and wild chases.

pleasantly challenging and enjoyable in the country of Twente

Smuggling was in the blood of the people of Losser! That is also where the saying "I come from Losser and I know nothing" comes from. In the border region of Losser/Bad Bentheim you can get acquainted with the old smuggling culture in a sporty way and enjoy the beautiful, varied landscape. There is something for everyone in the offer. The routes go over country estates that have been opened once, along the winding river Dinkel, through the nature reserve "de Zandbergen" and over farmer's estates and are almost entirely unpaved. Pleasant, challenging and enjoying the Twente landscape are the core values of the Twentse Smokkel Trail. Along the way you will be surprised by music or you can take a photo moment. But also watch out for the commies who hunt for contraband along the way... Running fast is allowed, but certainly not necessary! We hope to see you at the sixth edition of the Twentse Smokkel Trail.

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