What is the Hiking Trail Limburg?
The Hiking Trail Limburg is part of the Hiking Trail Europe, a main route that runs from London to Berlin. In Limburg, the continuous route, with the theme 'the liberation of Limburg', connects the Ardennes, the Hürtgen Forest, and Nijmegen. Along the Hiking Trail, you are directed to the listening points and other important places that relate to the theme.
What is a Vector of Memory?
As part of the Hiking Trail Liberation Route Europe, the famous architect Daniel Libeskind has designed markers called 'Vectors of Memory'. These are landmarks along the route that mark places where important events during World War II took place. This can be a wall or floor vector. Along the routes, there are also numerous World War II memorial sites that are definitely worth visiting during your hike.
Examples of locations and stories along the Liberation Route
The cathedral tower has been blown up!
The city of Roermond suffered heavily during the German occupation and the attempts of the Allies to liberate it during World War II. In early 1945, almost all civilians were evacuated. On February 28th, the occupiers blow up the tower of the cathedral in an almost deserted city center.
Overloon War Cemetery:
At the cemetery in Overloon, 280 British and one Dutch soldier are buried. Six of them are unidentified.
Short walks
Several short walks have been created along the route, such as the Hiking Trail Nederweert.
Choose your own junctions or discover the most breathtaking hiking routes in beautiful Limburg. By clicking on the button below, you can download the full Hiking Trail Limburg route and immerse yourself in the beauty of this region.