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Vijlen – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

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Netherlands

Limburg

Vaals

Vijlen – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

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Vijlen – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

01:51

6.66km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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644 m

View of Vijlen and the Limburg Hills

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Beautiful view with a great view and one of the few vineyards in the Netherlands.

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993 m

Bench With a View of the Countryside

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Need a break? This bench offers a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the peace, the scenery, and the gentle sounds of nature as you catch your breath during your walk or bike ride.

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1.10 km

View of Vijlen and the Limburg countryside

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From here you have a nice view of the surrounding area. The church tower in the distance is always easily recognizable.

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2.16 km

Church of Vijlen

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2.78 km

Vijlen

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This is a good starting point for exploring the border region.

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3.08 km

Church of Vijlen

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St. Martin's Church in Vijlen (municipality of Vaals) is the highest parish church in the Netherlands (195.6m above sea level). This neo-Gothic church was built between 1860 and 1862 based …

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3.12 km

View of Mechelen

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Beautiful view of Mechelen.

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6.50 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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6.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

2.03 km

1.84 km

696 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.70 km

1.48 km

840 m

670 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

38°C

23°C

20 %

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Vijlen – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

View of Vijlen and the Limburg Hills

Bench With a View of the Countryside

View of Vijlen and the Limburg countryside

Church of Vijlen

Vijlen

Church of Vijlen

View of Mechelen

Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert

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