Knopen Lopen walking trails in Zuid-Limburg

Hiking from junction to junction

In Zuid-Limburg, you can find almost two thousand kilometres of footpaths, conveniently linked together to form one large network of walking trails: Knopen Lopen (walking trails: from junction to junction). Thanks to Knopen Lopen, following, planning and changing a walking route has never been easier. 

A completely new hiking network

The new network stretches across the beautiful triangle from Sittard to Vaals and Eijsden-Margraten. It connects seamlessly with the existing junctions in Echt-Susteren, the Belgian Voerstreek, and the Aachen Forest. In the future, the networks of the Aachen Region, Plombières, and Selfkant will also be linked. This will create a wonderfully extensive hiking area stretching from North Limburg all the way into Luxembourg. Perfect for endless cross-border adventures!

Missing waymarks?

Noticed something wrong along the way? Has a signpost gone missing or been damaged, or is there another issue with the signage? Please send us an email including the location in question, so we can keep the Knopen Lopen network in the best possible condition. Many thanks in advance!

How does it work?

In total, there are more than nineteen hundred junctions, each leading you to the most beautiful places in Zuid-Limburg. Each junction is numbered, so all you have to do is choose a sequence of numbers and set off without a worry! Along the way, simply follow the signs or navigate easily online.

3x hiking along the junction network

Inspiring ready-made routes

Looking for even more inspiration to discover the most beautiful places in Zuid-Limburg? We’ve got hundreds of free routes through nature reserves, towns, and villages ready for you to download. This way, you’ll not only experience the breathtaking landscape but also uncover the many stories behind it. Find your next route quickly and easily!

Create your own route online

With the online walking route planner, you can easily connect the hiking junctions, at home or on the go, and create your own personalised route.

On the road with a hiking map

Order the “Knopen Lopen” hiking maps for the Grensmaasvallei, Parkstad, or Heuvelland East and West, and plan your route easily offline. The hiking maps are available in our webshop and at the Visit Zuid-Limburg Experiences in Gulpen, Valkenburg, Heerlen, and Sittard. There, you’ll also receive valuable tips about the most beautiful hiking trails in the region.

Twee backpackers wandelen door het bos bij het Drielandenpunt

Long distance walking trails in Zuid-Limburg

Long-distance walking trails, known as LAWs, criss-cross the Knopen Lopen network. These routes each have their own signposts. They are often themed trails that cross Zuid-Limburg's borders and are part of a larger network of walking trails. Have you already prepared your bucket list?

Prefer exploring Zuid-Limburg by bike?

Zuid-Limburg can be explored not only on foot. You’ll also be rewarded with magnificent views of the gently rolling landscape when cycling.

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