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Netherlands · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 57/100

At a glance

CountriesNetherlands
ContinentEurope
RegionNetherlands (Groningen to Limburg)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length498 km
Typical duration26 days
Difficulty1/5 (Easy)
Max altitude135 m
Best seasonAll year
StartPieterburen
EndMaastricht
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

57/100
Scenery
18/35
Fame
12/25
Uniqueness
9/20
Logistics
18/20

The Netherlands' best-known long trail from north to south; flat and sociable rather than wild

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

About 26 stages

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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