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

01:55

7.13km

90m

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: July 31, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 223 m for 1.46 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 3.68 km for 3.31 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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76 m

Chalet Bergrust

Highlight • Restaurant

Best pressure on beautiful days, but worth it to get something to eat or drink.

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1.73 km

Slavante Country Estate

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A nice environment. It was not an attraction in itself for us, but it was a place we had to visit to see many other sights. It has an interesting …

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1.76 km

Zonneberg Caves & Terrace with a View of the Meuse

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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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1.89 km

View of the Meuse River and Maastricht

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From here you not only have a great view of the Meuse, but also of the newly reclaimed Pietersplas area on the other bank, a great base for recreational boating in the region.

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2.88 km

Maas Riverside Path

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Beautiful small path along the Maas!

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3.57 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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3.95 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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5.27 km

ENCI-bos

Forest

7.05 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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