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E2 European long distance path, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
E2 European long distance path is a walking path in Netherlands (Maastricht). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Walking path · Hiking
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EIN Eindhoven, 71 km as the crow flies
- Website
- era-ewv-ferp.org
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 4850 km
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
- Coordinates
- 50.84629, 5.68192
What it is and where
E2 European long distance path is a walking path in Netherlands (Maastricht).
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It is in Maastricht, where this site lists 155 more places to see, 823 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.84629, 5.68192; the nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN, Eindhoven), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 4850 km
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
It is one of the Hiking places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit E2 European long distance path is April to September.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- E2 West Sectie GR 5 Belgium, Flanders SouthHiking0 m
- Maastricht Natural History MuseumMuseum in Maastricht, the Netherlands436 m
- Saint John ChurchChurch in Maastricht, Netherlands461 m
- Basilica of Saint ServatiusChurch in Maastricht, Netherlands475 m
- Treasury of the Basilica of Saint ServatiusMuseum and treasury in Maastricht in Maastricht, Netherlands481 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- GR 12: long distance hiking route in the Netherlands, Belgium and France
- IJzeren Man: lake in Vught, the Netherlands
- Groene Hartpad: hiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands
- 35-60
Every Netherlands place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is E2 European long distance path?
It is a walking path in Netherlands.
When is the best time to visit E2 European long distance path?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to E2 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 71 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have E2 West Sectie GR 5 Belgium, Flanders South, Maastricht Natural History Museum, Saint John Church. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Maastricht155 places to see in and around Maastricht, Netherlands: Basilica of Saint Servatius, Bonnefantenmuseum, Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht. Best time: April to September
- Hiking1075 places for hiking in Netherlands, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and day
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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