Beekbergerwoud

Beekbergerwoud is a nature area near Apeldoorn with wet grasslands, alder swamps, and boggy forests. Wooden boardwalks allow visitors to safely explore these different habitats in the landscape between the Veluwe region and the IJsseldal valley.

The area was covered by primeval forest for 8000 years until 1871, when the last trees were cut down to convert the land for agriculture. Since 2006, restoration efforts have been replanting the woodland.

The name refers to the valley stream and wooded landscape that visitors encounter along the trails, where wet grasslands and swamp forests define the environment. Walking through the area shows how these habitats shape daily life for local plants and animals.

The area can be visited from sunrise to sunset with a trail system spanning about 2.5 kilometers. Wooden walkways can become slippery during wet and cold weather, so appropriate footwear is advisable.

Spring water bubbles up from the ground at several spots, creating conditions where rare plants sprout from ancient seeds of the former swamp vegetation. These natural springs are visible evidence of the restored ecological richness of the place.