the 26th stage of the Pieterpad (REVERSE DIRECTION)

It is time to complete the last part of the Pieterpad through the beautiful hilly landscape around Maastricht. This route runs from the edge of Valkenburg through the hills to Maastricht. On this route you can enjoy both the natural beauty and the charm of the city center of Maastricht.<div><br><b>Gezellig Bemelen</b><br>The first part of this route takes you from Valkenburg to Bemelen and further to the outskirts of Maastricht. The landscape here consists of rolling green meadows, small forest areas and hilltops that give you a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Bemelen is a gem in the hills around Maastricht. You will find several cozy restaurants here where you can have a snack and a drink and fun activities are regularly organized here. For example, go on a fossil hunt in a limestone quarry from Bemelen.</div><div><br><b>Taste the atmosphere in Maastricht</b><br>Afterwards you continue walking through the center of Maastricht. Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings that you see here and the conviviality that hangs in the air. Fancy a snack and a drink? In Maastricht there is plenty of choice in terms of nice restaurants and terraces. From Maastricht you continue to the Sint Pietersberg, just outside the city.</div><div><br><b>The end point of the Pieterpad</b><br>The end point of the Pieterpad is located at the ENCI Quarry. Here you will find a viewing platform where you should really take a look. Your beautiful journey along the Pieterpad comes to an end at this platform. Have you explored just a few stages of the Pieterpad? Be sure to take the time to discover the other stages. All 26 stages of the Pieterpad are absolutely worth it.</div><div><br>Do you also want to walk the other stages of the Pieterpad? <a href=\\\"https://www.route.nl/themas/pieterpad\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\"> <b>View all stages here.</b></a></div>