Bergherbos forest – hiking off-the-beaten track in the Netherlands

Hiking trails & Routes

Netherlands

Gelderland

Montferland

Bergherbos forest – hiking off-the-beaten track in the Netherlands

Moderate

4.5

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Bergherbos forest – hiking off-the-beaten track in the Netherlands

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13.4km

200m

Hiking

The Bergherbos: a large, quiet nature reserve near Nijmegen and Arnhem, near the German border.
This is a hilly area with a varied mix of forests, fields, meadows and villages. The Bergherbos is located on a complex of moraines from the penultimate ice age, which also extends to Germany. An…

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.20 km

Hettenheuvel

Highlight • Summit

The Hettenheuvel is the highest hill in the Montferland with a height of 91.6 meters. Fun fact: the Pieterpad also runs over the hill. The hill is completely covered with trees, both deciduous and coniferous.

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6.74 km

Kale Jacob Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.48 km

Koch Bunker with Periscope (Bergherbos)

Highlight • Monument

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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12.6 km

Sandy Slope near Beek

Highlight • Natural

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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13.3 km

Bergherbos Play Nature

Highlight • Forest

Traveling with children? Or do you want to embrace the child within yourself? Then this is a stop you cannot miss! You can also charge here at 't Peeske (open …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

5.33 km

293 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

1.07 km

245 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

14°C

8°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

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Comments

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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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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February 1, 2026,Bergherbos mit Karnevalsstimmung

In pleasant weather conditions, we enjoyed a beautiful loop hike through the Bergherbos forest.

Our hike was partly accompanied by the lively carnival music of the parade passing nearby in Braamt.

As a crowning touch and reward, we enjoyed a cup of coffee and apple tart at the t'Peeske inn at the starting and ending point of our hike.

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June 6, 2022,Durch verschlungene Pfade zum "Kahlen Jacob" - Runde von Loerbeek

Today's public holiday was rather "unfriendly for cycling" with its nasty gusts of wind. So a hike through the Montferland🇳🇱 really made sense.

It's amazing how many routes there are to be discovered there🌳 again and again. The forest between Beek, Loerbeek and Zeddam is really very varied. Climbs alternate with fern-covered paths and clearings.

So: always a recommendation 😊

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February 6, 2023

The Bergherbos: a large, quiet nature reserve near Nijmegen and Arnhem, near the German border.
This is a hilly area with a varied mix of forests, fields, meadows and villages. The Bergherbos is located on a complex of moraines from the penultimate ice age, which also extends to Germany. An ideal destination

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