Bergherbos

The Bergherbos is a hilly forest that appears on the horizon from a distance because it is located on a moraine between Doetinchem, Didam and 's-Heerenberg. Around the landscaped forest are small church villages, fields and meadows. It is a varied area, because the slopes of the moraines were originally covered by forests and heath. Bergherbos offers shelter to over 70 different bird species, including efficient hunters such as the buzzard and the hawk. Deer and badgers also like to forage between the trees and special plants. The observant connoisseur will recognize the marsh and wood violet, the wood anemone, bracken and marsh marigold in this area. After 12 kilometers on the route you will come across the remains of the s-Heerenberg mill. The mill was built in 1829 and is absolutely no longer operational. The reason is clear at a glance: only the hull remains. A little further on lies Huis Bergh, which quickly catches the eye. The medieval castle, which was built in the thirteenth century, is surrounded by a moat and is half enclosed by a rampart. The original design of the defensive castle has been affected by extensions, embellishments, fires and wars. What remains is an impressive view of a beautiful castle.