Walking guide Sittard-Geleen · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in Sittard-Geleen
Sittard-Geleen has 20 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 10 best are 38.9 km long on average; 2 of them are circular walks. Along the way you find 641 benches and picnic tables, 26 water fountains and refill points and 25 public toilets in total.

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The 10 best walks
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.
The best walking route in Sittard-Geleen is Jakobs-Pilgerweg Nijmegen-Maastricht-Lüttich (143.1 km, hard).
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.
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Photo: Kleon3 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsSt James Pilgrim Way Nijmegen-Maastricht-Liège
143.1 km · ± 32:20 h · ↗ 328 m · From A to B · start Straelen
19 public toilets12 water fountains and refill points244 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Eberk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPelgrimspad 2 - 10
ModeratePilgrim Trail 2 - 10
17.3 km · ± 4:15 h · ↗ 228 m · From A to B · start Sittard-Geleen
1 public toilet1 water point27 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Sander Beckers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPieterpad part 2 - 11
22.5 km · ± 5:00 h · ↗ 15 m · From A to B · start Roerdalen
0 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points38 benches and picnic tables
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Pieterpad part 2 - 12
22.3 km · ± 5:25 h · ↗ 261 m · From A to B · start Sittard-Geleen
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points27 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Pierre Vossen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWolfrath to the Pieterpad circular walk
11.6 km · ± 2:35 h · Circular walk · start Sittard-Geleen
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points8 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: W. Bulach · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMaasvallei River Park Long-Distance Walk
107.8 km · ± 24:00 h · From A to B · start Maasmechelen
2 public toilets6 water fountains and refill points204 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Tibor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPelgrimspad 2 - 09
ModeratePilgrim Trail 2 - 09
17.7 km · ± 4:00 h · ↗ 34 m · From A to B · start Echt-Susteren
1 public toilet2 water fountains and refill points26 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Eberk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons16.9 km · ± 4:00 h · ↗ 163 m · From A to B · start Beekdaelen
1 public toilet1 water point27 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Tibor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons18.1 km · ± 4:00 h · ↗ 15 m · From A to B · start Sittard-Geleen
1 public toilet2 water fountains and refill points26 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Tibor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsSchinnen SC04 Plateau Roth route
Moderate11.9 km · ± 2:50 h · ↗ 96 m · Circular walk · start Beekdaelen
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points14 benches and picnic tables
All 7 walks from Sittard-Geleen, A to Z
- Pelgrimspad 2 - 10 · Pilgrim Trail 2 - 10
- Pieterpad deel 2 - 12 · Pieterpad part 2 - 12
- Rondje Wolfrath naar het Pieterpad · Wolfrath to the Pieterpad circular walk
- RVN 5 - Pe 2 - 09 Sittard station-Roosteren
- Schinnen SC10 Natuurpad · Schinnen SC10 Nature Trail
- Sittard-Geleen SG2 Heemtuinroute · Sittard-Geleen SG2 Native Plant Garden Route
- Sittard-Geleen SG4 Grevenbicht langs Obbicht · Sittard-Geleen SG4 Grevenbicht past Obbicht
Long-distance paths through Sittard-Geleen
Walks of several days, in stages.

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Photo: Sander Beckers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPieterpad (LAW 9)
500.9 km · From A to B

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Photo: Pivos at Dutch Wikipedia (Original text: Pivos) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Sander Beckers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsPieterpad deel 2 - Vorden-Maastricht Pietersberg
Pieterpad part 2 - Vorden-Maastricht Pietersberg
261.2 km · From A to B


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Photo: Kleon3 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Massimo Catarinella · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 10 best walks.
Huis Ten Dijcken
Castle · along 3 walks
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Mark Ahsmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsBonnefantenmuseum
Museum · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Kleon3 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsVan Oys Maastricht Retreat
Castle · along 1 walk
Museumkelder Derlon
Museum · along 1 walk
StoryKapel van Verbeelding
Museum · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Kleon3 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMuseum aan het Vrijthof
Museum · along 1 walk
Missiemuseum Steyl
Museum · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Sander Beckers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsKasteelruïne Montfort
Ruins · along 1 walk
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- Bergen16 ›
- Brunssum5 ›
- Echt-Susteren16 ›
- Eijsden-Margraten69 ›
- Gennep16 ›
- Gulpen-Wittem84 ›
- Heerlen11 ›
- Horst aan de Maas7 ›
- Kerkrade9 ›
- Landgraaf6 ›
- Leudal20 ›
- Maasgouw9 ›
- Maastricht39 ›
- Meerssen11 ›
- Mook en Middelaar14 ›
- Nederweert13 ›
- Peel en Maas12 ›
- Roerdalen11 ›
- Roermond14 ›
- Simpelveld11 ›
- Stein8 ›
- Vaals42 ›
- Valkenburg aan de Geul50 ›
- Venlo23 ›
- Venray7 ›
- Voerendaal23 ›
- Weert38 ›
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Sittard-Geleen?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 20 walks in Sittard-Geleen, including 7 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Sittard-Geleen?
At the top of this guide is Jakobs-Pilgerweg Nijmegen-Maastricht-Lüttich (143.1 km, hard). Next come Pelgrimspad 2 - 10 and Pieterpad deel 2 - 11.
Are there circular walks in Sittard-Geleen?
Yes, for example Rondje Wolfrath naar het Pieterpad and Schinnen SC04 Plateau Roth route.
Which walks in Sittard-Geleen have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Jakobs-Pilgerweg Nijmegen-Maastricht-Lüttich, Pelgrimspad 2 - 10 and Rivierpark Maasvallei Langeafstandswandeling have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Sittard-Geleen?
Among others Pieterpad (LAW 9), Ronde van Nederland, Pieterpad deel 2 - Vorden-Maastricht Pietersberg and Pelgrimspad deel 2 (Hoofdroute) run through this area.
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