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The Top 20 Attractions around Vaals

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Vaals. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vaals is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Vaalserberg Three-Country Point

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The tri-border region (Drielandenpunt) is where Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. It is also the highest point in the Netherlands (323 meters). An observation tower at the top gives an unobstructed view of the 3 countries.

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Epen Fulling Mill

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The mill has been renovated and the courtyard is accessible again, 😉👍

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Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert

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Idyllically located in the middle of the forest, with a petting zoo, over 50 beers and (depending on the season) game dishes from the grill

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Bridge over the Geul at Schaloen Castle and the Three Statues

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Beautiful avenue after crossing this bridge over the Geul. Photogenic and stately.

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Geuldal Valley

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Beautiful stretch over wide meadows along the meandering Geul.

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Schaloen Castle

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In the east of Valkenburg aan de Geul, in the district of "Oud Valkenburg", lies the "Kasteel Schaloen", surrounded by a moat and built of marlstone, which was first mentioned …

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Vaalserberg — Highest point in the Netherlands

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The Vaalserberg is the highest point in the Netherlands and very popular with cyclists because of its rise.

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Three-Country Point and the Highest Point of the Netherlands (Vaalserberg)

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With a height of no less than 322.4 meters above NAP, the Vaalserberg is the highest mountain in the Netherlands (with the exception of the mountains in the Caribbean). So …

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Wilhelmina Observation Tower at the Drielandenpunt (Three-Country Point)

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The ideal starting point for tours is the three-country point. There are many opportunities for a break or just as a destination with children. Playground, maze and bistro are just …

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Aachen Cathedral

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The impressive Aachen Cathedral in its present form is the result of many centuries of development and change in the city and the region. In the 8th century, the cornerstone …

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Loorberg Climb

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Nice steady climb of about 1 km. The percentage of average 6% is also fine for the less well trained cyclist, it never gets really super strong. Nice climb to get into the rhythm.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Vaals

Vaalserberg Three-Country Point

Epen Fulling Mill

Forest Café 't Hijgend Hert

Bridge over the Geul at Schaloen Castle and the Three Statues

Geuldal Valley

Schaloen Castle

Vaalserberg — Highest point in the Netherlands

Three-Country Point and the Highest Point of the Netherlands (Vaalserberg)

Wilhelmina Observation Tower at the Drielandenpunt (Three-Country Point)

Aachen Cathedral

Loorberg Climb

Other adventures around Vaals

Most popular routes around Vaals

Most popular attractions around Vaals

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