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Over the hills of the Bergherbos Forest – walk in silence

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Montferland

Over the hills of the Bergherbos Forest – walk in silence

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(139)

405

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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…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Kale Jacob Viewpoint

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At a height of 75 meters you will find the viewpoint "Kale Jacob", which refers to a bald head. Where the name Jacob comes from remains a mystery. Here you …

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Koch Bunker with Periscope (Bergherbos)

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Eight Kochbunkers can be found in the Bergherbos, which were built in haste at the end of the Second World War to defend the German Reich. One of these bunkers …

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Sandy Slope near Beek

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A beautiful, and unexpected, piece of nature in the forest. The beautiful view and the beautiful sandy slope is not only fun for children.

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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

Surfaces

11.3 km

503 m

297 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 23 August

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Comments

April 7, 2024,Bergherbos im Frühling

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 …

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September 14, 2024,Wandeling

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 …

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June 4, 2025,Wandeling - Bergherbos — wandelen in onontdekt Nederland

Based on Komoot route: 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.

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March 20, 2023

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.
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