Birch Forest – Rhododendron Tunnel loop from Lieutenant General Best Barracks

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Netherlands

North Brabant

Gemert-Bakel

Birch Forest – Rhododendron Tunnel loop from Lieutenant General Best Barracks

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Birch Forest – Rhododendron Tunnel loop from Lieutenant General Best Barracks

01:55

7.61km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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869 m

Birch Forest

Highlight • Forest

zebra forest, so many striped trees

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2.63 km

Death of coniferous trees caused by the bark beetle

Highlight • Forest

Unfortunately, we see a section with conifers that are dying because of the bark beetle. The extreme drought of recent years has had major effects on the vitality of trees. …

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3.06 km

Rhododendron Tunnel

Highlight • Natural

When this is in bloom it is beautiful.

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3.42 km

Insect house

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully made for all insects.

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4.98 km

Resting Spot by the Small Pond

Highlight • Lake

nice view over a small lake.

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6.85 km

Observation Tower and Heathland Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

You walk here through a beautiful nature reserve with alternating forest and heathland.

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7.58 km

Wildflower Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Im blooming in the summer.

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7.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

2.53 km

Surfaces

6.65 km

934 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

21°C

12°C

72 %

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Comments

October 16, 2024,44 Het Landgoed van de Stippelberg

We take a quiet walk through the eastern part of the Stippelberg, a special nature reserve in North Brabant. This area is known for its straight lanes of old oaks and beeches, which form a majestic backdrop for our route. We walk along the historic estate and you can feel the rich history of the area here. The walk also …

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