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Vijlenerbos Trail – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

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Vijlenerbos Trail – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

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Vijlenerbos Trail – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

01:57

7.32km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Forest path in the Donkerbos

Highlight • Forest

This forest trail winds through the Donkerbos, a dense and atmospheric woodland near Vaals. The path offers a sense of adventure and tranquility, with wisps of sunlight filtering through the treetops and the whisper of the wind among the leaves.

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2.84 km

Vijlenerbos Trail

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful forest that offers a lot of variety.

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3.08 km

Forest path

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The Forest Path is a true escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Walk among tall trees, feel the fresh forest air, and listen to the rustling of …

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4.67 km

Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert

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Boscafé het Hijgend Hert is a household name in the area. In the middle of the Vijlener Forests, it is said, this only mountain hut in the Netherlands. You can …

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5.12 km

Beautiful Pine Forest

Highlight • Forest

This is a busy path

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5.34 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

This path goes straight through the Vijlenerbos.

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5.43 km

Bomenlaan

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful avenue of trees in the Vijlenerbos.

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5.50 km

Spruce Avenue

Highlight • Forest

It goes from a fir avenue to a beech avenue.

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7.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.01 km

505 m

133 m

113 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.71 km

1.62 km

113 m

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Friday 26 June

38°C

23°C

20 %

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