Three-Country Point Loop Trails

Long, Medium, and Short Loops


Had enough of the hustle and bustle? A visit to the Three-Country Point offers great opportunities for several loop hikes on secluded trails. The signposted trail junctions can be combined to create different sized loops. The hikes are short but definitely include some dips and climbs—after all, we’re at the highest point in the Netherlands!

Free hiking app: Information and offline maps are available here in the hiking app and on the Aachen Region’s hiking portal.

  • Short Loop (1,6 km)

    The shortest loop takes you away from the hustle and bustle, along the border through the Three-Country Forest, and back to the Three-Country Point with a wonderful view of Aachen.

    Node Network Points (Start: Three-Country Point): 35-34-97-33-32-31-35

  • Medium Loop (4 km) 

    This slightly shorter route starts at the Three-Country Point and follows the gentle ups and downs of the border through the Three-Country Forest to the Wilhelmina Tower and back. Along the way you can enjoy the forest and magnificent views of Vaals and Aachen, at your own pace.

     Node Network Points (Start: Three-Country Point): 35-34-97-33-32-31-30-37-36-35

  • Long Loop (5,4 km)

    Starting at Kleng Wach in Vaals, the route follows the Landgraben—the hidden German-Dutch border—up the Vaalser Berg, past Adlerstein and the Wilhelmina Tower, over the ridge, and on to the Baudouin Tower. On the descent through the Dreiländerwald, a wonderful panoramic view opens up toward Vaals and Aachen.

    Node Network Points (Start: Kleng Wach, Vaals) 88-33-32-31-30-37-36-35-34-97-33-88

Route-Highlights & More

Places of Interest:

  • Three-Country Point
  • Baudouin Tower
  • Wilhelmina Tower
  • Landgraben (Defense Trench)
  • Kleng Wach, Vaals
  • Vaals

Refreshments and Dining:

  • Three-Country Point
  • Vaals