Vaals Border Triangle Route GR6

Name: Vaals Border Triangle Route GR6
Rating: 2

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15.17km

143 - 319m

Distance

208hm

216hm

Ascent

04:01h

Duration

StädteRegion Aachen

Brief description: 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.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Koningin Julianaplein 1A, 6291 AP Vaals
Route: Vaals (198 m)town

Protestantische Kirche place of worship
0.2 km

Blick auf 2 Länder viewpoint
1.1 km

Hoogste Punt van Nederland (322 m)peak
2.5 km

Taverne de Grenssteen restaurant
2.6 km

Harles hamlet
10.2 km

De Kornuiten van Koraal restaurant
11.3 km

Lemiers village
12.0 km

Sint-Catharinakapel place of worship
12.2 km

Lemiers hamlet
12.3 km

Vaals (198 m)town
15.0 km

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Description: 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.
Directions: To take this route, follow the special red Border Route signs, which show the route number.
Highest point: 319 m
Endpoint: Koningin Julianaplein 1A, 6291 AP Vaals
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
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!
Safety instructions: Please stay on the designated paths.
Tips: Take time out to visit one of the towers on Vaalserberg hill. You'll have a beautiful view over the Euregion from there.
Additional information: Visit Zuid-Limburg
Walramplein 6, Postbus 820, 6300 AV Valkenburg aan de geul

T: 0031-(0)43-609 8500

E: info@visitzuidlimburg.nl

I: www.visitzuidlimburg.nl
Directions: To plan your trip by car, use our journey planner. Parking is available in the centre of Vaals or at the Border Triangle.
Public transportation: The route is accessible by public transport. For more information, see www.9292.nl.
Parking: Parking is available in the centre of Vaals or at the Border Triangle.