Pieterpad

The Pieterpad is the best-known long-distance hiking trail in the Netherlands. This long-distance hiking path stretches over 500 kilometers, from Pieterburen in northern Groningen to the Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht. The Pieterpad offers hikers a unique opportunity to discover the diverse landscapes and cultures of the Netherlands.

Accommodations for the Pieterpad

These stages of the Pieterpad are arranged so that hikers can easily make a day trip and then stay overnight . At Van der Valk Groningen-Hoogkerk you can stay overnight when you walk stage 1, 2 and/or 3. Stage 2 ends in (the heart of) Groningen and stage 3 starts in Groningen. Staying overnight during your trip makes it possible to walk the Pieterpad in a relaxed way, Van der Valk Groningen- Hoogkerk is happy to help you!

Pieterpad route

The Pieterpad route leads you through a wide variety of Dutch landscapes, from the vast polders in the north to the hills of Limburg in the south. Along the way you will pass picturesque villages, historic towns, and natural areas such as the Drentse Aa and the Veluwe. The Pieterpad route is well marked with white and red signs, making getting lost virtually impossible.

Pieterpad Cycling

Although the Pieterpad is originally a hiking route, there are also sections that lend themselves perfectly to cycling. Cycling the Pieterpad offers a different experience, allowing you to cover greater distances in a shorter time and still enjoy the beautiful scenery and sights along the route. For cycling enthusiasts, there are several bicycle routes that run parallel to the Pieterpad, allowing you to still experience the essence of this iconic route.

Stages of the Pieterpad

The Pieterpad is divided into 26 stages, ranging from 12 to 25 kilometers per stage. For those who want to learn more about the stages of the Pieterpad, detailed guides and maps are available. At Van der Valk Groningen-Hoogkerk, you can easily park your car for free and take a bus from P+R Hoogkerk to the central station, the starting point of stage 3. This makes the hotel the perfect place to spend the night on the Pieterpad. In addition, the hotel also lends itself perfectly to anyone looking for a comfortable place to rest after a day of adventure after hiking (or cycling the Pieterpad)!