Nederhorst Den Berg: Trails, Water and History

For a hotel stay in Nederhorst Den Berg, you can focus on what interests you most: marked circular walking routes and nature watching, activities at the Spiegelplas, or historic buildings. The following places and starting points give these themes a practical focus.

Landscape and trails

In Nederhorst Den Berg, you can experience three different landscapes. These include the nature-rich Horstermeerpolder, a polder landscape on the site of a former lake. You may spot, among other birds, great egrets and mute swans there; sightings are seasonal. The Radioweg offers a good view of the nature area.

From the Nederhorst Den Berg starting point, you can take several marked circular walking routes. Corten steel posts mark the Bergse Beestenpad along the route.

The Spiegelplas: water and seasonal activities

The Spiegelplas can be reached by land and by water, and is up to 45 metres deep in some places. In summer, you can swim at the bathing areas near the Googpad, at the lake and at the Speelvijver Spiegelplas. Local conditions may vary. There is also a designated diving area on the north side; check local conditions for water use.

When planning, it makes a difference whether you want to swim or dive: the bathing areas mentioned are associated with the summer season, while the diving area is on the north side.

Buildings and local history

Kasteel Nederhorst was originally a medieval castle. It was founded around 1300 and initially consisted of a simple residential tower surrounded by a moat. The Louis XIV-style entrance gate stands out from the road.

Another building is the octagonal windmill at Ankeveensepad 9 in Nederhorst Den Berg. It was built in 1793 as a polder mill for the Stichtsch-Ankeveensche polder. The war memorial in Nederhorst Den Berg commemorates three residents who were killed in acts of war near the Willibrordkerk during the occupation years.

Routes and practical guidance

The different starting points can also help you plan your routes. The Erfgoedrondje Nederhorst Den Berg cycling tour starts in the town centre. The Doortraproute Nederhorst Den Berg starts at Restaurant Spiegelhuys, Dammerweg 3, 1394 GM. There are two free car parks on Voorstraat for the Bommelsteinroute.

As information about the restaurant may change, check the Doortraproute starting point before setting out. Local parking arrangements for the Bommelsteinroute may also change.

The menu at Buitenplaats Op 't eiland features antipasti, Roman-style pizza and fresh pasta from a small pasta factory in Amsterdam. The selection may change.

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