Wandelroute Echt-Susteren - Drielandenwandeling

Wandelroute Echt-Susteren - Drielandenwandeling
Come and enjoy yourself in Het Narrowest Piece of the Netherlands, where the Netherlands is only 4.8 km wide. The flat green landscape makes Het Narrowest Piece of the Netherlands a wonderful place for walking and cycling. Experience and celebrate the Burgundian life in the picturesque villages and enjoy delicious culinary dishes. Visit special buildings, experience religious heritage and come to your senses. The Three-Country Walk starts at KP47 (starting point at NS station Susteren or the basilica, Salvatorplein 10 in Susteren).
This walk takes you through the westernmost point of Germany (Westzipfelpunkt), past an ancient basilica and a sculpture garden. Along the way you will arrive at the Belgian border at the new River Park Maasvallei. The entire route is over 25 kilometers long. You can also download a separate route description (see 'Download' under 'Print PDF').
Along the way you will pass a number of special places. In addition to the Westzipfelpunkt, at the Belgian border at Illikhoven you can enjoy a beautiful view of the new River Park Maasvallei and learn about the history of this border area. History shows that in the 13th century this area was a hunting ground for the Duke of Gulik. Also of historical importance is the Vloedgraaf, as it was the scene of battle at the end of the Second World War . The Amelberga Basilica in Susteren is unique because of its treasury full of beautiful relics and ancient treasures. For art lovers, the sculpture garden behind the basilica is also definitely worth a visit!
If you have any comments about the route, please report them to routepunt@visitzuidlimburg.nl .
A complete knot-loop map with all junctions in Echt-Susteren can easily be ordered via www.visitzuidlimburg.nl/webshop .
Via the Avenza app you can download the hiking map Echt-Susteren, with more than 275 km of walking pleasure, for free, making it almost impossible to get lost in Echt-Susteren! See also www.hetsmalstestukjenederland.nl