Best trails near Burg Orsbach

This hiking trail follows segment 1 of the Dutch Mountain Trail, a challenging long-distance route through the hills of South Limburg. The path leads from Eygelshoven to Vaals, taking hikers over the Wilhelminaberg and through the Anselderbeek valley. Points of interest include the historic Ehrenstein Castle and various remnants of the region's mining past. Overnight stays are possible at campgrounds near Vaals; reservations are required during peak season and some sites close in winter....

This cross-border and diverse point-to-point hike connects the imperial city of Aachen with the picturesque Dutch town of Valkenburg aan de Geul. The trail explores the gently rolling hills of the border triangle, following a mixture of historic city paths, quiet field tracks through the Limburg hills, and idyllic trails along the Geul River. A central highlight is the border crossing near Vaals, the expansive views over the "Dutch Alps," and the arrival in vibrant Valkenburg with its famous...

Explore the hills of South Limburg by bike with this beautiful and challenging cycle route. You will climb several hills so good fitness is required. From Simpelveld, you ride to Schin op Geul, Margraten and Sint Geertruid. Then the route takes you through Belgium for a bit, past Sint-Martens-Voeren. At Slenaken you drive back into the Netherlands, and through Mechelen back to Simpelveld. You pass forests, beautiful viewpoints, numerous sights and famous rivers.

This is route 4 from the walking guide Crosses and Chapels. The walking guide describes 12 routes that all pass by the religious heritage of the province of Limburg. Limburg's hilly landscapes are ideal for beautiful circular walks, during which you regularly encounter small chapels and wayside crosses. This route starts at Bocholtz's old train station, where you leave the built-up area past the church and a cross. During the walk, you pass through the villages of Vlengendaal, Orsbach,...

Impressive hike from Epen to Bocholtz across Dutch, German and Belgian borderlands and past the Drielandenpunt. The starting and finishing points of this hiking trail are easily accessible by public transport. It is an exceptionally beautiful walk through the southernmost hills of the Netherlands to the Drielandenpunt in Vaals. An impressive hike across the border areas of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. The route runs through protected areas of the Geul valley, at Cottessen the Meuse...

Varied bike tour near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful bike tour, starting in Aachen, leads through the Dutch cities of Vaals and Bocholtz, then on to Horbach and back to the starting point. Outside the towns and villages, the route is mainly on asphalt or gravel dirt roads, some offering lovely views. Some castles and churches worth seeing await on both the German and the Dutch side. There are places to stop. The starting point of this loop was adjusted in June 2021 to ensure...

Circular walk between Bocholtz and the German town of Orsbach. It is mainly a country walk, encountering a few bits of forest and streams.