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 you are standing on the roof of the Low Countries! The mountain is not only known for its height, but also for the three country point you will find here; here the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet. In addition, there are plenty of activities for young and old on and around the top, so hang out here for a while.

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June 7, 2021

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When can you be in three countries at the same time? Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. At times it was even a four-country point, because the northern part of the neutral …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

August 26, 2023

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The highest point in the Netherlands coincides with the three-country point and is an important tourist attraction.

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Vaalserberg Three-Country Point – View of Vaals loop from Vaals

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Elevation 370 m

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