recommended route
Vaals Border Triangle Route GR6
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Grensroute DrielandenpuntPhoto: ProShots, Visit Zuid Limburg
Vaals is an iconic spot in South Limburg. Not only is the town known for the Border Triangle and Vaalserberg hill, the highest point in the Netherlands, it is also at the centre of the glorious countryside of this border region.
moderate
Distance 15.2 km
4:01 h
261 m
261 m
321 m
143 m
Border route Gr6 gives you a spectacular view over the Selzerbeek valley and shows you bustling Vaals town centre. On this walking route, you follow the special red Border Route signs, on which the route number is indicated, on the most beautiful paths along the borders we share with Germany and Belgium. Parking is available at the Border Triangle, which is also the nicest place to have a cup of coffee. If you're there anyway, you should venture into the mysterious maze.
If you have any comments about the route, please report them to routepunt@visitzuidlimburg.nl. A complete walking map showing many dozens of other walking routes in this region can be easily ordered from www.webshop.visitzuidlimburg.nl.
Author’s recommendation
Take time out to visit one of the towers on Vaalserberg hill. You'll have a beautiful view over the Euregion from there.
Author
Visit Zuid-Limburg
Update: December 20, 2019
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
321 m
Lowest point
143 m
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Safety information
Please stay on the designated paths.Tips and hints
Visit Zuid-LimburgWalramplein 6, Postbus 820, 6300 AV Valkenburg aan de geul
T: 0031-(0)43-609 8500
E: info@visitzuidlimburg.nl
I: www.visitzuidlimburg.nl
Start
Koningin Julianaplein 1A, 6291 AP Vaals (198 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.770680, 6.019600
DMS
50°46'14.4"N 6°01'10.6"E
UTM
32U 289856 5628559
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Destination
Koningin Julianaplein 1A, 6291 AP Vaals
Turn-by-turn directions
To take this route, follow the special red Border Route signs, which show the route number.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The route is accessible by public transport. For more information, see www.9292.nl.Getting there
To plan your trip by car, use our journey planner. Parking is available in the centre of Vaals or at the Border Triangle.Parking
Parking is available in the centre of Vaals or at the Border Triangle.Coordinates
DD
50.770680, 6.019600
DMS
50°46'14.4"N 6°01'10.6"E
UTM
32U 289856 5628559
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
www.webshop.visitzuidlimburg.nl
Author’s map recommendations
This route is denoted by code Gr6 on the "Heuvelland Oost" tourist map. These tourist walking maps showing these and many dozens of other walking routes can be easily ordered online from www.webshop.visitzuidlimburg.nl. The maps cost €6.25 each.
Equipment
For this hike, we recommend waterproof hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Be sure to bring enough water and take a little food with you, and you’ll be all set!
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.2 km
Duration
4:01 h
Ascent
261 m
Descent
261 m
Highest point
321 m
Lowest point
143 m
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Descent
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Lowest point
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