Ubbergen lies on the slope of a glacial push moraine. From the edge of the ridge, views stretch across the Waal and the Ooijpolder—a striking landscape setting for a stay where walking trails and cultural sites reveal different sides of the area.
Landscape between the ridge and the polder
Small vineyards and ancient deciduous woodland are part of Ubbergen’s landscape. The paths pass through different types of terrain, from the village centre and across the moraine to lower-lying, damp areas. When choosing a walk, you can therefore take into account not only the distance but also the kind of landscape you would like to experience.
There are several specific vantage points for taking in the surrounding landscape. The N70 nature trail climbs to the summit of Ravenberg and a viewpoint overlooking the spring area. The Dorpsommetje Ubbergen-laag includes a footbridge with a viewpoint over Zwanenbroekje and the Ooijpolder; visibility depends on conditions. Ubbergen itself lies on the glacial push moraine east of the city of Nijmegen and is a nationally protected village landscape.
Two Dorpsommetje routes with different trail profiles
The Dorpsommetje Ubbergen-hoog is 5.5 kilometres long and runs through the village centre and across the glacial push moraine. Along the Rijksstraatweg, you will pass villas arranged on both sides of the road like a monumental chain. The route thus combines views of the village landscape with the ridge that defines Ubbergen’s terrain.
The Dorpsommetje Ubbergen-laag is shorter, at 3.7 kilometres. It passes through the low-lying, damp part of Ubbergen, through the spring area at the foot of the hill range, and through the Beek polder. The route includes the Koen Vandepoelpad, a boardwalk across a marsh. Comparing the two Dorpsommetje routes, the hoog focuses on the village centre and moraine, while the laag takes in the damp lowland area, spring area and polder.
The N70 nature trail complements these two walks with a climb up Ravenberg. At the Ubbergen village sign, it turns towards Beukenlaan. This lets you choose between clearly defined routes and landscape highlights without treating the different paths as one continuous route. Trail conditions and access may change; check conditions for your chosen route before setting out.
Buildings from different periods
The history of the area’s buildings can also be seen at specific locations. The Hervormde Kerk Ubbergen currently serves as a Reformed church and multifunctional space. De Refter is a Neo-Gothic complex built between 1910 and 1916, consisting of a single-nave chapel and a boarding school. Today, the complex serves as a residential community. Ter Meer, also known as De Refter, formerly housed the Notre Dame des Anges monastery.
These details give a visit to the area a historical context without conflating the different uses: the church has several current functions, while Ter Meer’s monastic history belongs to the past. Together with the nationally protected village landscape, they offer a cultural perspective distinct from the landscape trails.
A convenient starting point
The starting point for the Dorpsommetje Ubbergen-hoog is a five-minute walk from the Ubbergen – Ubbergse Holleweg bus stop. The stop is served by route 80 between Nijmegen and Millingen. If you plan to travel on this service, check the latest bus information before your trip.
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