Walking and cycling in Sittard-Geleen

Discovering Sittard-Geleen on foot or by bike

Sittard-Geleen is a popular destination for walking enthusiasts because of its abundance of woods, parks and gardens. There are countless walking and cycling routes in the environs.

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Take an exhilarating walk, choose your route:

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Prepare to surprise yourself!

This is Sittard-Geleen

The new brochure “This is Sittard-Geleen” is available free of charge in all Visit Zuid-Limburg shops. Or downlaod it here and start your exploration of Sittard-Geleen, a city to fall in love with.

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RivierPark Maasvallei long-distance footpath

This 137-kilometre cross-border trail connects the 11 Dutch and Belgian towns along the River Meuse by way of the RivierPark Maasvallei trail, as it wends its way through delightful scenery and charming villages. In April 2021, this trail was voted the ‘Best long-distance footpath in the Benelux'.

't Veerke foot and cycle ferry

Sittard-Geleen forms part of the RivierPark Maasvallei. In Grevenbicht, cycle intersection 19 (NL) and 46 (B), you can cross the River Meuse by 't Veerke, a ferry for foot-passengers and cyclists.

Opening times: April and October: at weekends only, from 10 am to 6 pm
May to September: every day from 10 am to 6 pm

Price: free-of-charge
National cycle network: between cycle intersections 46 and 19
When water levels are too high, the ferry may be temporarily taken out of service.

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Racing bike routes in Sittard-Geleen

There’s so much to discover in Sittard-Geleen

Culinary delights

Sittard-Geleen is a gourmet’s Mecca, to which its many bars and restaurants bear witness. Above all, don’t forget to try out some of the fantastic dishes so typical of the region.

Waking up in Sittard-Geleen

A romantic break or a fun week away? Sittard-Geleen has overnight accommodation to suit any excursion, leaving you to discover the charm of the place without a worry or care.

Don’t miss these hotspots

Sittard-Geleen is a place to love! There’s something to see and do all year round. Before you start exploring, this brochure gives you some helpful hints of places you should simply not miss! This will make your holiday or day-out even more spectacular!

What’s there to do?

The lifelines of Sittard-Geleen

Wat is er te doen in Sittard-Geleen?

Walking and cycling in Sittard-Geleen

Discovering Sittard-Geleen on foot or by bike

Take an exhilarating walk, choose your route:

Prepare to surprise yourself!

This is Sittard-Geleen

Discover the many cycle routes

RivierPark Maasvallei long-distance footpath

't Veerke foot and cycle ferry

All MTB routes in Sittard-Geleen

Racing bike routes in Sittard-Geleen

There’s so much to discover in Sittard-Geleen

Culinary delights

Waking up in Sittard-Geleen

Don’t miss these hotspots

Walking and cycling in Sittard-Geleen

Discovering Sittard-Geleen on foot or by bike

Take an exhilarating walk, choose your route:

Prepare to surprise yourself!

This is Sittard-Geleen

Discover the many cycle routes

RivierPark Maasvallei long-distance footpath

't Veerke foot and cycle ferry

All MTB routes in Sittard-Geleen

Racing bike routes in Sittard-Geleen

There’s so much to discover in Sittard-Geleen

Culinary delights

Waking up in Sittard-Geleen

Don’t miss these hotspots

Welcome to Sittard-Geleen!