Nature house in Lemele

The Lodge is located in one of the most beautiful spots in Vechtdal Overijssel, just east of Zwolle, on top of the 60 meter high Lemelerberg. One of the highest points in Salland. Hidden among the trees, with nature all around and a view of the heathland, stands this detached wooden chalet. The Twente banker Abraham Ledeboer had it brought over by train from Austria in 1925 as a kit. In summer, people picnicked here, in winter they gelanglauft and played with the sled. The original skis are still in the attic. Together with Landschap Overijssel, this special piece of heritage has been converted into an attractive outdoor spot for 2 to 5 people. Inside you will find natural, sustainable materials from the By Mölle collection. Outside you will experience peace, space and silence. Here you live just as much outside as inside. At night you will sleep in comfortable beds with ecological By Mölle linen. Very special: the chalet is comfortable and 100% off grid with a wood stove, solar panels and rainwater filter system.

The place is unique to the Netherlands. From the veranda you walk straight into nature, with numerous cycling and hiking trails right outside the door. In the chalet is a folder with hiking maps of the area. Lemelerberg is special because of the variety of heathland, sandy plains, forests and springs. With about 1000 hectares it is the largest nature reserve of Landschap Overijssel and designated by Europe as Natura 2000 area. Over 150,000 years ago a huge ice cap covered the northern half of the Netherlands. This glacier carried rocks from Scandinavia and slowly pushed everything in front of it. This created a hill of 78 meters high: the Lemelerberg. From several places you can enjoy beautiful views. Part of the year the heath is grazed by a flock of about 200 sheep. It is a beautiful cycling and walking area. With some luck you will see roe deer, sand lizard, badger, marten, hawk, buzzard, raven or the nightjar. In winter the shrike winters here.