Over the hills of the Bergherbos Forest – walk in silence
Over the hills of the Bergherbos Forest – walk in silence
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Over the hills of the Bergherbos Forest – walk in silence
03:20
12.3km
170m
Hiking
Anyone who thinks that the Netherlands is only flat will find out today that this is not the case here in Gelderland. This circular walk of more than 12 kilometers takes you through the Bergherbos, located 93 meters above NAP. So today you can go up and down wonderfully in the Dutch hilly landscape.
And not only that, there are many more highlights today: just before halfway through the walk you arrive at viewpoint 'Kale Jacob'. From here you have a beautiful view of the Lower Rhine Valley and the rolling surroundings. Did you feast your eyes? Then you walk on to the second Highlight, where history buffs can lose their egg. After more than 6 kilometers you can take a look at one of the cooking bunkers that are hidden in the forest. Finally, just before the end of your walk, you can romp or rest on the large sand hill at Beek. Fun for young and old!
Take enough food and drink with you in your bag along the way. You can picnic in peace and quiet at various places and catch your breath for the continuation of your journey.
The route starts at 't Peeske' tavern, where you can enjoy a snack and a drink before or after the walk. You can also park your car here. Close to the start is the Beek, 't Peeske bus stop for those who come by public transport. Bus line 196 departs from Wehl station to this stop.
Enjoy the rolling landscape in peace!
Last updated: June 7, 2024
Waypoints
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5.64 km
Kale Jacob Viewpoint
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6.39 km
Koch Bunker with Periscope (Bergherbos)
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The Kochbunkers in the Bergherbos were part of the Beek-Riegel; a defensive line that was slanted on 2 major lines. If the enemy broke through one of the main lines, he could be intercepted in the Beek-Riegel. The bunkers were intended to observe the environment.
This bunker is accessible to visitors and has recently been fitted with a periscope, so that you can explore the area. Fortunately, no longer to spot enemies...
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11.9 km
Sandy Slope near Beek
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12.3 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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6.42 km
5.80 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.3 km
503 m
297 m
123 m
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Highest point (90 m)
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Trail Reviews
Lando and I were drawn to the Netherlands again, just across the border. When we arrived, I was worried that we wouldn't be able to enjoy the trip because the car park was really full. But all the day-trippers dispersed quickly and easily. And we had a wonderful walk. The start of spring has reached us everywhere. I hope the photos capture it. We saw butterflies and lots of insects. The birds sang the whole time. We discovered toads in a one-man bunker, which I wasn't expecting. We learned something above the survey on a hill. And discovered Kabauter on a tree trunk while partying. We enjoyed every meter of the great, varied paths on the tour suggested by Komoot.
The route is fun, challenging slopes and descents. You won't encounter any wildlife here, but you will encounter many tame (people). I started at 7 am. Almost nowhere on the route do you really get away from civilization. The route also often touches the (provincial) roads and I met many people who were walking their dogs. The small bunkers are interesting, one of which is equipped with a periscope. The surroundings can be called nice and I prefer the silence, the wonder of the beauty of the surroundings. Unfortunately I didn't find that here. The route itself is easy, except for a few points. There are outliers and those are the climbs and descents. The ground is quite uneven and that makes it fun. Let's see where the walk will take me next week. I always enjoy myself in nature anyway. Wonderful.
Based on Komoot route: https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/smarttour/e1014298110/bergherbos-wandelen-in-onontdekt-nederland?ref=wdd Had to make a few detours because the original route can no longer be walked in its entirety. Some paths are no longer there. A nice route through forest and hilly country, requires some conditions because you often have to climb the hill.