The twentieth stage of the Pieterpad
Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 538551
Provided by: route.nl
21.2 km
05:18 h
1207 kcal
28 m
Description
Stage number twenty of the Pieterpad takes you from Vierlingsbeek to Swolgen. On this route you will find beautiful estates and other green areas that form a wonderful backdrop for a brisk walk. You will also walk through cozy Limburg towns with a friendly atmosphere.
From Vierlingsbeek to Geysteren Estate
Vierlingsbeek, the starting point of this walk, is located on the Roman road that used to run from Maastricht to Nijmegen. The Romans had influence here centuries ago and you can still see that from finds that have been made in the vicinity of Vierlingsbeek. For example, urns from the Gallo-Roman period and Roman coins have been found on the cover sand ridge between Vierlingsbeek and Maashees. Just try to imagine what it looked like here in Roman times when you walk here. From Vierlingsbeek you walk to Wanssum via the Geysteren Estate. This estate dates from 1806 and you will find beautiful nature reserves with fields, meadows, old farms, forests, stately avenues and fens.
On to Swolgen
From Wanssum you head to the end point in Swolgen. You walk through Meerlo. In the north of Swolgen you will find an agricultural area where a lot of asparagus, the delicacy that Limburg is known for, is grown. You end your trip in the center of Swolgen.
The Pieterpad
This stage is part of a multi-day long-distance walk on the Pieterpad. The entire route consists of 26 stages that take you from the north of Groningen to South Limburg. Along the way you can enjoy the different landscapes of all the provinces you pass through and all the sights along the route.
From Vierlingsbeek to Geysteren Estate
Vierlingsbeek, the starting point of this walk, is located on the Roman road that used to run from Maastricht to Nijmegen. The Romans had influence here centuries ago and you can still see that from finds that have been made in the vicinity of Vierlingsbeek. For example, urns from the Gallo-Roman period and Roman coins have been found on the cover sand ridge between Vierlingsbeek and Maashees. Just try to imagine what it looked like here in Roman times when you walk here. From Vierlingsbeek you walk to Wanssum via the Geysteren Estate. This estate dates from 1806 and you will find beautiful nature reserves with fields, meadows, old farms, forests, stately avenues and fens.
On to Swolgen
From Wanssum you head to the end point in Swolgen. You walk through Meerlo. In the north of Swolgen you will find an agricultural area where a lot of asparagus, the delicacy that Limburg is known for, is grown. You end your trip in the center of Swolgen.
The Pieterpad
This stage is part of a multi-day long-distance walk on the Pieterpad. The entire route consists of 26 stages that take you from the north of Groningen to South Limburg. Along the way you can enjoy the different landscapes of all the provinces you pass through and all the sights along the route.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats Schepenbank in Vierlingsbeek (Spoorstraat, 5821 BG, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
81 | 81 (5821BB, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.15 km | |
86 | 86 (5821CE, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.79 km | |
87 | 87 (5821CE, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.22 km | |
94 | 94 (5824AK, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.99 km | |
16 | 16 (Kapelstraat, 5824AJ, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 2.31 km |
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