Via Coriovallum 27 September – 1 October 2026
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We are organising the Coriovallum 2026 from the Eikhold Nature Friends Centre. A multi-day walking and pilgrimage tour through the stunning South Limburg. This means: beautiful walks through the hills and valleys of Limburg, past streams, fields and woods, covering around 15 km to 20 km per day. See also the current website for more information about this route was created: https://viacoriovallum.nl/.
The programme is as follows: on Sunday afternoon, we get to know each other and receive information about the route over coffee/tea with Limburg flan. And in the evening we will have a locally prepared dinner together, as we do all other evenings. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, we walk three distances of about 15 to 20 km. We go by OV to that day's walking route section and also return by OV. Thursday morning we have another walk and we conclude early in the afternoon with a shared lunch. All days a breakfast buffet will be provided and you can prepare a packed lunch for the road. Furthermore, coffee and tea will be served
So everything is taken care of: accommodation, food and drink, sleeping place, hiking route. And the guidance has also been arranged: Shirley van Ferneij and Nico Kool provide the guidance and walk along! For this walk, good health and fitness is required and you should be injury-free. You walk along at your own risk. So good travel insurance is recommended.
The arrangement is as follows: the total walk of about 100 km is divided into two parts: a northern part in spring and a southern part in autumn, on the following dates: 11 May to 15 May and 5 October to 9 October 2025 respectively.
The cost is €295.60 for members and €335.60 for non-members. You can register by applying via the application form and then paying the invoice you receive. After payment, your registration is final.
Dutch Mountain Trail
Experience the mountain feeling in the Netherlands!
Natuurvriendenhuis Eikhold in Heerlen cordially invites you to come and experience the mountain feeling in the Netherlands! Especially for hiking enthusiasts who like to spend time in the mountains, we have started several Dutch Mountain Trail packages in September and October 2021. We offer group packages of 3, 4 or 6 hiking days. Hiking the Dutch Mountain Trail individually is also possible, book the days you want and ask at reception for the beautiful hiking guide and information set. A godsend for people who want to stay closer to home in these expensive times!
The challenging Dutch Mountain Trail (DMT) connects the 'seven summits', the seven highest peaks in South Limburg and the border regions with Germany and Belgium. The route is 101 kilometres long and leads past 'Alpine' meadows, fast-flowing streams and rock faces, constantly offering spectacular views. In short, on this trail you imagine yourself in the mountains, but close to home. The trail starts at Wilhelminaberg in Landgraaf and ends on the last day at Observant in Maastricht. From the seven peaks, each valley is different and surprising.
Pathways in groups
Eikhold organises DMT group pathways or hosts participants in pathways organised by others. Currently, all group pathways are fully booked until autumn 2024 and there is no possibility to apply.
It will be announced here when registration is possible again.
Individual pathways
Do you prefer to walk individually or with a buddy? That is also possible. The individual trails are on a self-guided basis, unaccompanied by a guide. You choose which days you walk on the Trail. Of course, you can also walk the whole Trail in 6 days.
The trails can be booked on any dates you wish. Eikhold helps you on your way with maps to the different pick-up points, furthermore you follow the route description as described in the DMT hiking guide, available at Eikhold. Group packages include this DMT walking guide worth €19.95.
Walking In South Limburg
South Limburg unmistakably possesses its own identity in terms of geology and landscape. One already imagines oneself more or less abroad.
Park City Tourism for Tomorrow Award
Region Parkstad Limburg is winner in the 'Best World Travel Destination' category of the Tourism for Tomorrow Award 2016!
Oakhold stamping place of Via Coriovallum
Via Coriovallum is a new walking and pilgrimage route in southern Limburg. The route totals 90 km and follows all kinds of pilgrim paths. How much of the route you want to do and how long you take is up to you. The walk can be split up and you can also opt for a guided tour from a starting point of your choice. There are plenty of resting points along the route. You can order a pilgrim's passport and get stamps at various places along the way, now also at Eikhold.
