Little ENCI Lake – Fort Sint Pieter loop from Maastricht

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Little ENCI Lake – Fort Sint Pieter loop from Maastricht

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Little ENCI Lake – Fort Sint Pieter loop from Maastricht

00:45

6.71km

100m

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 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 724 m for 2.52 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 3.41 km for 1.38 km

Open: • April-August: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM • September-March: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 4.78 km for 1.09 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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1.61 km

Motte Hill, Sint Pietersberg

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A motte-and-bailey castle is a high medieval, often tower-shaped fortification on a motte, a flattened earthen mound. The tower on the artificial hill was initially built in wood and later …

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1.81 km

ENCI Forest

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With the exception of the Van Schaikweg, the Luikerweg, and the MTB route marked as such, the entire area of Sint Pietersberg is off-limits to all (e)cyclists and vehicles. The …

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2.92 km

Singletrack with Elevation Changes in Sint Pietersberg & Jekerdal

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Connects the observation café at the Observant with the Sint Pietersberg. It's easy to ride on a gravel bike, at least downhill.

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3.25 km

Little ENCI Lake

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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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3.40 km

ENCI Quarry

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

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4.79 km

Pieterpad Terminus Monument on Sint-Pietersberg

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End point of the Pieterpad.

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5.32 km

Limbras Drinking Water Fountain Sint Pietersberg

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5.93 km

Fort Sint Pieter

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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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