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The best walks and hikes around Heerlen

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Hiking around Heerlen is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top hikes and walks around Heerlen — so you can just get out and go.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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1. Coniferous forests and sandy plains on Brunssummerheide – the diversity of South Limburg

13.4km

03:32

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Walk around Castle Hoensbroek

6.47km

01:40

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Romping around and stargazing on Brunssummerheide

1.09km

00:17

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Brunssummerheide – Roode Beek Pond and Sand Beach, Brunssummerheide loop from Uterweg

11.1km

02:58

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Brunssummerheide Nature Reserve – Roode Beek Pond and Sand Beach, Brunssummerheide loop from Langeberg

8.52km

02:15

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Heerlen

1. Coniferous forests and sandy plains on Brunssummerheide – the diversity of South Limburg

2. Walk around Castle Hoensbroek

3. Romping around and stargazing on Brunssummerheide

4. Brunssummerheide – Roode Beek Pond and Sand Beach, Brunssummerheide loop from Uterweg

5. Brunssummerheide Nature Reserve – Roode Beek Pond and Sand Beach, Brunssummerheide loop from Langeberg

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Most popular routes around Heerlen

Most popular attractions around Heerlen

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