Timeline
16:14
NL B Grenzstein Grenspaal N° 6
Locate Grenspaal N° 6. This border stone is well hidden beside a hollow road. Without a topographic map and good orientation skills, you will not find it. Modern GPS makes this easy, but that is cheating.
16:44
Walk to Meelenbroek. This viewpoint is a short 15 minute walk from the border stone in the NE direction. It offers a clear view as the golden light begins.
16:59
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light that starts around 16:03. Enjoy the final moments of daylight over the border landscape.
17:29
NL B Grenzstein Grenspaal N° 6
Return to the border stone. Walk back the 15 minutes to Grenspaal N° 6. The area is quiet after sunset, perfect for a final reflection on the day.
Local tip
No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate vicinity. Bring your own refreshments or check the route for nearby options in Vaals town center before you start.
Check before you go
- Sunset times vary by season. On 15 January the sun sets at 16:59. On 15 July it sets at 21:43. Check the local sunset time for your specific date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vaals (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).