A blanket of warmth
Survivors and rescuers, relatives and schoolchildren. Every year since 2009, dozens of people have walked the route taken by the forced labourers between Rees (Germany) and Megchelen in 1945. They come together to commemorate in silence but also to listen to each other's long-held stories. This warm blanket of connection between past and present, between Germany and the Netherlands soothes the pain of the horrors of the past.

Rescue operation Rees labour camp
audiospot

Here the escape plan was devised
historical

Here stood Camp Rees
historical

Castle Hueth is requisitioned
historical

Megchelen deserves its statue

Air war

Haus Empel falls into ruin

Secret Emergency Hospital

Route - 30 oktober 2024
Length: 2.12 km
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Route - 30 oktober 2024
Length: 5.55 km
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Route - 30 oktober 2024
Length: 3.67 km
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REFOOT Canadian route