Dutch Mountain Trail

The enduring perception is that the Netherlands is as flat as a pancake. However, in the southernmost province of Limburg the land rises to over 1,000 feet with a landscape which is totally at odds with the Dutch stereotype. In 2019, the organisers of the Dutch Mountain Film Festival came up with the idea of a Dutch Mountain Trail. A little extravagant-sounding, but this challenging 101-kilometre trail is not for the faint-hearted, linking up seven of the country’s highest summits all of which are above 150 metres (500 feet). The compact guidebook divides the Trail into four stages of roughly 25 kilometres, with each section accompanied by large-scale maps. Packed full of interesting facts and curiosities about the region, it is not just a must for trail walkers, but also for anyone seeking a deeper insight into this fascinating corner of Europe.