Vaalserberg, Summit and tripoint at Vaals, Netherlands
The summit rises to 322 meters above sea level, forming the highest point on the Dutch mainland near the borders with Germany and Belgium. Marker stones and panels show the exact line where the three territories meet, while paths from all sides lead to the top.
Between 1830 and 1919, this site formed a four-country meeting point that included the neutral territory of Moresnet alongside the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. After World War I, the neutral area was assigned to Belgium and the junction became a tripoint.
The name combines the Dutch village Vaals with the word for mountain, reflecting a border zone that has linked three countries for centuries. Visitors today see clearly different architectural styles and signage on each side as they walk between nations.
A large parking area at the base connects to paved roads leading from each country with different names. The short paths to the summit are suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, and benches along the route offer places to rest.
A maze of border stones and metal plaques documents the complex history of shifting territories that once united four nations at one point. Visitors can stand in three countries at once by placing their feet on the marked lines.
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