The liberation of Almelo and what preceded it
The Canadian Trail Overijssel highlights the liberation history of the province. Walking in the footsteps of the Canadians, who—together with the Poles and the British—liberated Overijssel from the German occupiers in April 1945. Along the way, numerous events reveal the liberation story in all its facets.

NSB Leader in Almelo
historical

Liberation monument Almelo
contemporary

Largest robbery in Dutch bank history
historical

V1 rocket crash in Rietstraat, Almelo
historical

Gunfight at the Vrieze Bridge

War graves at ’t Groenedael Cemetery
contemporary

The liberation of Almelo starting at De Riet Station

British bomber crashed in the center of Almelo

Route - 16 juli 2025
Length: 3.4 km
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Route - 16 juli 2025
Length: 2.47 km
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Route - 11 juli 2025
Length: 0.38 km
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