ENCI Quarry Viewpoint – Fort Sint Pieter loop from Maastricht

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ENCI Quarry Viewpoint – Fort Sint Pieter loop from Maastricht

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ENCI Quarry Viewpoint – Fort Sint Pieter loop from Maastricht

01:29

13.0km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 208 m for 1.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 1.61 km for 831 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 2.50 km for 6.62 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.41 km for 3.44 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Zonneberg Caves & Terrace with a View of the Meuse

Highlight • Cave

Very cozy restaurant/terrace with a wonderful view over the Meuse.
A little lower down, right next to the cycle path, there are also some vines.

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2.47 km

ENCI Quarry Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from the plateau should not be missed. Access is a few meters away from the cycle path.

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3.33 km

Kiekoet Viewpoint – Oehoe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

De Kiekoet is the bird watching spot on the Sint-Pietersberg. With a bit of luck you can see eagle owls, which have been breeding in this valley since 1997. The eagle owl is the largest owl species in Europe.

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4.80 km

View of Château Neercanne

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view of castle Neercanne

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9.24 km

ENCI Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful spot for a short coffee stop at Chalet Observant. With a view of the marl quarry.

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9.39 km

Little ENCI Lake

Highlight • Lake

Before entering the ENCI quarry (on the side of the chalet) through a gate you will come across the small ENCI Lake. Here you can find peace and quiet on …

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10.3 km

Wijngaardgroeve (Devil's Cave)

Highlight • Cave

The grotto is unfortunately closed.
Hung there roses, farewell letter to mom and a fence .. + info enter is a crime ..

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12.9 km

Fort Sint Pieter

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Sint Pieter has stood proudly atop the Sint-Pietersberg for more than 300 years. The main task of the fort was to protect the strategically located city of Maastricht.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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