Netherlands · Hiking route
Pieterpad
The Pieterpad is one of the best-known long-distance walks in the Netherlands. It runs from Pieterburen, close to the Wadden Sea, through Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland and Limburg to the Sint-Pietersberg near Maastricht. You walk through old villages, heathland, forests and along the Meuse, and most people walk it in separate sections, spread over one or more years.
- Length
- 498 km
- From – to
- Pieterburen – Sint-Pietersberg
- Days at an average pace
- 20–34
- Places to stay along the route
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Pieterpad in 20 days
An example plan at 15 to 25 km per day, with the best place to stay each day. In the planner you set your own pace, budget and type of accommodation, or do just a section.
This example plan is approximate, because the exact route has not been fetched yet. The planner shows the real route.
| Day | Km | To | Sleep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | near Groningen | – |
| 2 | 25 | near Zuidlaren | – |
| 3 | 25 | near Rolde | – |
| 4 | 25 | near Schoonloo | – |
| 5 | 25 | near Coevorden | – |
| 6 | 25 | near Hardenberg | – |
| 7 | 25 | near Ommen | – |
| 8 | 25 | near Hellendoorn | – |
| 9 | 25 | near Laren | – |
| 10 | 25 | near Vorden | – |
| 11 | 25 | near Braamt | – |
| 12 | 25 | near Millingen aan de Rijn | – |
| 13 | 25 | near Groesbeek | – |
| 14 | 25 | near Vierlingsbeek | – |
| 15 | 25 | near Swolgen | – |
| 16 | 25 | near Venlo | – |
| 17 | 25 | near Roermond | – |
| 18 | 25 | near Sittard | – |
| 19 | 25 | near Valkenburg | – |
| 20 | 24 | Sint-Pietersberg |
Prefer to do it in parts?
You don't have to do the Pieterpad in one go. In the planner, choose where you start and how many days you have. Etaply suggests an end point at a station, so you can easily get home. With an account you keep track of how far you've got.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for the Pieterpad?
The Pieterpad is about 498 km. At 15 to 25 km per day you'll be on the way for 20–34 days. Longer days get you there sooner; in the planner you set your own pace.
Where does the Pieterpad start and end?
The Pieterpad runs from Pieterburen to Sint-Pietersberg. You can also go the other way, or start somewhere halfway.
Where can you sleep along the Pieterpad?
For each day the planner looks for campsites, hostels, B&B's and hotels along the route, with a link to book.