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View of the Heuvelland – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

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Netherlands

Limburg

Vaals

View of the Heuvelland – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

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View of the Heuvelland – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

01:30

5.47km

90m

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 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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524 m

Forest Path

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The Vijlenerbos is a vast, hilly forest in South Limburg, near the village of Vijlen. It is known for its rich natural beauty, hiking trails, and unique flora and fauna. …

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3.78 km

View of the Heuvelland

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Nice view over the Heuvelland.

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4.15 km

From this vantage point, you have expansive views over the surrounding countryside, with rolling fields, meadows, and perhaps a picturesque village in the distance. A perfect spot to pause and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the landscape.

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4.61 km

Spruce Avenue

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It goes from a fir avenue to a beech avenue.

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4.67 km

Bomenlaan

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A beautiful avenue of trees in the Vijlenerbos.

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4.77 km

Forest Path

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This path goes straight through the Vijlenerbos.

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5.02 km

View Over the South Limburg Hills near Holset

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Beautiful view over the South Limburg hills.

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5.31 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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5.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.08 km

153 m

137 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

1.48 km

1.29 km

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of the Heuvelland – Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert loop from Vaals

Forest Path

View of the Heuvelland

View of the countryside

Spruce Avenue

Bomenlaan

Forest Path

View Over the South Limburg Hills near Holset

Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert

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