Whattrips takes you to the ‘Trois Bornes’ in Vaalserberg. Also known as the ‘Three-Border Region’ or‘Drielandenpunt’, it is a place in Vaals where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. At a height of 323 m, it is also the highest point of the Netherlands. This important symbolic and geographical site has a tower from the top of which you can enjoy panoramic views of the three countries. The tower is located in Belgium, 6 meters from Germany and 20 meters from the Netherlands. On the Dutch side of the tower, you will be able to look at Vaals and Wolfhaag. If you are lucky and get there on a really clear day, you can even see Maastricht, located a little over 30 kilometres away from the tower. On the German side, you can see Aachen on the horizon. Our hike will start and end at this tower. You can expect beautiful views, panoramas, forests. hills and refreshing nature during the hike.
Length of the hike: 16km
Elevation information:
Uphill: 360 meters
Downhill: 360 meters
Pick-up points: Leuven, Brussels, Liege