Discover Babberich: Castles, Forest Paths and Country Estates

Babberich combines historic estates with paths through meadows and forests. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Babberich will find points of interest here for a wide variety of holiday experiences: historic buildings and castles for cultural discoveries, along with hiking trails offering changing landscapes and destinations in the wider regional area.

Halsaf Estate and Historic Buildings

Halsaf Estate is located on the eastern edge of Babberich. The originally medieval house is surrounded by a moat and framed by meadows, gently rolling woodland, winding paths and a large pond. The largely undisturbed historic structure of the landscaped estate makes the site particularly impressive.

Halsaf's character also includes a striking octagonal dovecote and a unique family cemetery. These details give the estate its own distinctive historical character. During a guided tour of Huis Babberich, the history of the house, its residents and the stories associated with Halsaf Estate are presented.

Havezate Camphuysen also offers several perspectives. The grounds are surrounded by a moat and include a rectangular main building with a rear extension, an outbuilding and a partial enclosure. The late-medieval building has a hipped roof, a simple wooden turret, partially basemented rooms with barrel vaults and a wooden spiral staircase dating from 1662.

The Capuchin monastery in the village also commemorates a more recent construction phase: it was built between 1882 and 1885. The Sint-Franciscuskerk is likewise part of the local history. The final service took place on 27 June 2021; the church was subsequently deconsecrated.

Hiking Trails between Babberich and the Border

The Babborgapad is a 6.11-kilometre hiking route. It starts at Babborgaplein in Babberich; parking is available at Kulturhus De Borg. Along the way, the trail passes Huis Babberich and the Mariakapel, then follows the Kwartiersedijk, lined with old trees, and continues through meadows and woodland areas once frequented by smugglers.

Another route idea is Knooppad 6. The route starts in Babberich at Babborgaplein in front of the Franciscuskerk, leads through the De Bijvanck woodland, crosses the border and continues through German territory around Elten before returning to the starting point. The different route lengths and landscapes help you adapt your daily planning to your preferred focus.

Castles and Parks in the Surrounding Area

The castles Huize Babberich, Babberich and Huis Sevenaer are located in the immediate vicinity of Babberich. Further afield, there is also Doornenburg Castle. These several historic destinations complement the buildings directly in Babberich and offer different points of entry for exploring castles and regional history.

Parks in the surrounding area offer a different focus: Loowaard, Rhederlaag and Breukinkheide are located near Babberich. Royal Burgers' Zoo is situated in the wider regional area. When you choose a holiday home or holiday apartment in Babberich, you can therefore alternate between days involving hiking trails, historic estates, castles and parks, without limiting your trip to just one type of experience.

Other places to help you orient yourself in the region are Giesbeek, Zevenaar and Lathum.

Return to the higher-level travel overview: Zevenaar.