Walking and cycling routes
Partij lies at the foot of the Gulperberg: the perfect place to set off and to rest. Twelve routes, from 6.6 to 100 km.
Circular walks from Partij
Walking
Five circular walks through the Heuvelland, from an easy loop to the Geul to a café trail through four villages.
6.6 km
To the Geul
An easy walk with gentle hills, through meadows and along field tracks and sunken lanes to the Geul.
Can be combined with “Along the Geul” for a 15 km route.
7 km
Via Wittem Monastery
Past the chapel of Wittem Monastery, a picnic meadow and a vineyard with a bench and a view, back to Partij via Wahlwiller and the Geul valley.
7.6 km
Along the Geul
Along old military roads and field tracks, through the woods and a glorious stretch beside the Geul.
9.3 km
Over the Gulperberg
A panoramic walk past Berghem, over the Gulperberg and through the Dunnenbos. Bring your own drinks.
14.1 km
Café trail
Up and down past cafés in Wittem, Eys, Wahlwiller and Mechelen, through the Piepert valley and back along the Geul.
For the serious walker
Long distance
Walkers on the Krijtlandpad and the Dutch Mountain Trail find their way to us more and more often.
91 km
Krijtlandpad
The king of South Limburg's walking routes: six stages, more than half unpaved, with sunken lanes, stream valleys and hillside woods.
100 km
Dutch Mountain Trail
The toughest walk in the Netherlands, from Eygelshoven station to Maastricht station over seven summits. Not waymarked: the route booklet is sold by Visit Zuid-Limburg.
By bike through the Heuvelland
Cycling
Five cycling routes of 44 to 57 km, past castles, vineyards and the old Miljoenenlijn.
44 km
Along the Miljoenenlijn
Along the railway built from 1925, which was so expensive it became known as the Miljoenenlijn (million line).
45.5 km
Peace and quiet near Heerlen
A cycling route to leave you lost for words, past nature and monuments in the South Limburg hills.
45.8 km
Limburg vineyards
A ride past the vineyards of the Heuvelland, where Limburg wine is made.
48 km
Monasteries and castles
Past a wealth of historic sights in the rolling landscape of South Limburg.
56.6 km
Beyond South Limburg
Hills, river valleys and sweeping views: here it feels as if you've already crossed the border.
Start or finish at Remise
Start the day with coffee and Limburg vlaai, or finish with a beer and a good meal. Staying longer? There are B&Bs within walking distance.