The westernmost point of Germany can be found at Het Narrowest Piece of the Netherlands, exactly between the Meuse and Rhine, on the 51st parallel.
This point is located in the Selfkant region, which is characterized by idyllic stream valleys and picturesque riparian and swamp forests with numerous cycling and hiking trails. Selfkant, together with List on Sylt in the north, Oberstdorf in the south and Görlitz in the east, belong to the so-called 'Zipfelgemeinden', an association of four municipalities located in the four corners of Germany.
The area was alternately German and then Dutch territory until 1963, after which it remained German territory. An attractive residence and recreation area has been constructed around the special boundary stone.
Information boards with interesting facts about the region ensure an active trip. And this is also where the Narrowest Piece of the Netherlands is located. The Netherlands is so narrow here that Belgium and Germany almost touch and are only 3 miles apart!
All in all worth taking a look.
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