The nineteenth stage of the Pieterpad
Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 538550
Provided by: Groots Genieten
21.8 km
05:27 h
1240 kcal
21 m
Description
The eighteenth stage of the Pieterpad runs from Gennep to Vierlingsbeek along the bank of the Maas. Along the way you can enjoy the view over the Maas, but you also walk along the edge of the De Maasduinen National Park. Enjoy for nature lovers!
Fortified city of Gennep
The pleasant town of Gennep is the starting point of this walk. Gennep is a fortified city and you can see that in the town hall, the Martinustoren and the Petershuis, which take you back to earlier times. On the spot where the city wall of Gennep once stood you will now find the Gennep Ceramic Wall. The ceramics in this wall were made by Pieter Arts and they refer to the historic core of Gennep. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere in this town and then set sail for Limburg's nature.
Maasduinen National Park
Just before you walk through Afferden, you walk along the edge of Maasduinen National Park. This nature reserve is the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands. The park consists of heathlands, drifting dunes and forests that alternate with each other. From Afferden you cross the Maas with a ferry and then walk further to Vierlingsbeek, where the end of the route is.
The Pieterpad
This route is part of the Pieterpad, one of the most famous long-distance walks in the Netherlands. The entire route consists of 26 stages that run from the Groningen Wadden coast to South Limburg. Get to know the beautiful Limburg nature with this route or go on an adventure and explore the entire Pieterpad. The choice is yours.
Please note: Ferry times may vary throughout the seasons. So check in advance whether the ferry in this route will sail at the desired time.
Fortified city of Gennep
The pleasant town of Gennep is the starting point of this walk. Gennep is a fortified city and you can see that in the town hall, the Martinustoren and the Petershuis, which take you back to earlier times. On the spot where the city wall of Gennep once stood you will now find the Gennep Ceramic Wall. The ceramics in this wall were made by Pieter Arts and they refer to the historic core of Gennep. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere in this town and then set sail for Limburg's nature.
Maasduinen National Park
Just before you walk through Afferden, you walk along the edge of Maasduinen National Park. This nature reserve is the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands. The park consists of heathlands, drifting dunes and forests that alternate with each other. From Afferden you cross the Maas with a ferry and then walk further to Vierlingsbeek, where the end of the route is.
The Pieterpad
This route is part of the Pieterpad, one of the most famous long-distance walks in the Netherlands. The entire route consists of 26 stages that run from the Groningen Wadden coast to South Limburg. Get to know the beautiful Limburg nature with this route or go on an adventure and explore the entire Pieterpad. The choice is yours.
Please note: Ferry times may vary throughout the seasons. So check in advance whether the ferry in this route will sail at the desired time.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (6591CX, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Keramiekmuur Gennep (6591 BW, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.41 km | ||
47 | 47 (Kampweg, 6591XV, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 2.74 km | |
51 | 51 (6595PB, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 3.41 km | |
52 | 52 (6595PB, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 3.76 km | |
41 | 41 (Het Heijderbos, 6598LA, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 5.77 km |
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