A figure eight Rijpelberg

Just outside Helmond you walk a figure eight around the hamlet of Rijpelberg. The first loop takes you through the Bakelse Bos. Then you walk a lap around the wooded recreation area Berkendonk.

Helmond
The oldest forest plot in the Bakelse Bos dates from 1915. The forest is located on former drifting sand, so that you mainly walk between Scots pines and other conifers. You also pass a few drifting hills. Every now and then you hear the drumming of a woodpecker, seeing him is another story. Along the edge of the forest you walk through the leafy suburbs of Helmond. Halfway you can take a break at Palingpaviljoen Rijpelaal.

Birch Donk
When you walk into Berkendonk, you first have a wide view over vast meadows on the left. As soon as you come out of the first forest plot, you have a beautiful view over a pond and the large pool with reed beds. Further on you walk along the pool, on the right is the stream the Oude Aa. It is wonderfully quiet here to walk over the footpath. Time for a terrace at Palingpaviljoen Rijpelaal.