Zuid-Limburg is a popular vacation destination and the nice thing is: there are a lot of undiscovered places where you can walk, cycle and enjoy nature with the most beautiful views. On this page we give tips for a well prepared visit to Zuid-Limburg.
Have a safe visit
in Zuid-Limburg
A warm welcome!
Hike and bike safely
The hollow roads, country lanes and hamlets of Zuid-Limburg are beautiful and unique within the Netherlands. Many hiking and cycling routes therefore follow these charming roads. Please note that these roads have no pavements and no dedicated cycle paths, and there is little to no room to step aside. They are also used by cars, motorcycles, scooters and road cyclists. Always assess the traffic situation on site and adjust your behaviour accordingly to help prevent dangerous situations.
Avoid crowds
You may have an image of it: a sunny weekend in the hills of Zuid-Limburg... It can be quite busy. Try to plan your hike or bike ride during the week and make a loop around home or your holiday home during the busier afternoon. The busyness also differs per location. Some attractions, such as the Drielandenpunt, Valkenburg and the surroundings of Epen, for example, are quickly crowded.
Safe leisure time regulations together in a row:
- Plan your visit during the week
- Make yourself visible to other road users, and whenever possible, take the outside of the bend.
- Keep your dog on a leash
- Dispose your waste
- Stay back-to-back as much as possible
- Test your bicycle brakes before leaving
- Wear a helmet
- Travel to your starting point by public transport
- Keep enough distance from cows and grazers such as Konik horses and Galloway cattle
Wild boar sightings
Wild boar are regularly spotted in hiking and nature areas. As a precaution, these areas are usually closed off when wild boar are present. However, always stay alert and follow the rules and guidelines for visiting nature areas.
What do to when you encounter a wild boar
- Wild boar may cross unexpectedly. Stay alert at all times.
- Never approach a wild boar, even to take photos or feed them.
- Stay calm. If you see a wild board or one approaches you, make loud noises, raise your arms and make yourself look as large as possible. If you can, stand behind a tree or climb onto or into something, as wild boar have poor eyesight.
- Always stay on marked paths.
- Never run away! Wild boar are extremely fast. Also, do not lie down on the ground, this may provoke an attack. Move away calmly as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Do not enter nature areas at dusk or after dark.
- Always keep your dog on a short lead.
