Paddling near Enschede, Overijssel

Enschede sits in the Twente region of Overijssel, where a network of small rivers, canals, and recreational lakes makes for accessible flatwater paddling. The Regge is the marquee river for canoes, kayaks, and SUP boards, winding past reed beds and green banks. Closer to the city, Recreation Park Het Rutbeek and Het Hulsbeek provide calm lake paddling, while the broader Overijssel canal network extends the options considerably.