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Accessibility for people with disabilities

The RivierPark Maasvallei offers a wide range of activities for individuals with physical disabilities, allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of the area.

Routes

  • Stokkem hiking area: The green walking loop (2,5 km) takes you along a paved path through the Negenoord nature reserve. Highlights: large grazing animals, gravel pits, flower-lined Meuse dike, clay lookout tower.
  • Aldeneik hiking area: the green (3.2 km) hiking loop is wheelchair-friendly. Highlights: gravel pit at Heerenlaak, historic centre of Aldeneik, Maas dike, Ophoven.

  • Heritage walks via the FARO Heritage App: The heritage walks through various Meuse villages mostly follow paved roads. If you encounter an obstacle, you can easily take an alternate path. These walks are not pre-determined loops, so you can explore at your leisure.

  • Cultural route in Stein: This accessible cross-border walking loop (8.7 km) leads you through the Meuse villages of Urmond, Berg aan de Maas and Meeswijk (BE). Highlights: Terp church, ferry, Standerdmolen (post mill). Full route details are available on the Visit Zuid – Limburg website.

  • Molenplas Stevensweert: A section of the path around the Molenplas has been specially adapted for wheelchair users and strollers. However, please note there is a small incline along the route.
 

Places to visit

 
  • Visitor Center De Wissen: The main gateway to the Meuse Valley River Park. Here you’ll find all the tourist information about the region, along with an exhibition space featuring a permanent information centre about the Meuse and rotating exhibits. The exhibition is located on the first floor and is accessible via an elevator.
  • Brasserie De Wissen: Located near the Visitor Center, the brasserie is easily accessible and has an adapted restroom.
    • Information: Negenoordlaan 2, Dilsen – Stokkem. +32 89 75 21 71;
  • Visit Maasmechelen: Provides tourist information, regional products and an interactive exhibition about the area’s mining history. The reception desk is lowered for accessibility and the restroom is designed for easy access.
    • Info: Zetellaan 35, Maasmechelen. +32 89 76 98 88;
  • Museums in Maaseik: The information desk, Pharmacy Museum, and Regional Archaeological Museum are accessible. There is a wheelchair lift at the entrance, and while the restroom is adapted, it is a bit narrow. Assistance and guide dogs are welcome.
    • Info: Markt 45, Maaseik. +32 89 81 92 90 

  • Art on the Meuse: Art on the Meuse takes place in the open countryside. As a result, accessibility varies from location to location: some artworks are easily accessible via tarmac roads or dyke paths, whilst others require sturdy footwear or assistance when navigating unpaved paths, gravel or grassland. Please check the practical information for each artwork in advance on the Art on the Meuse website.

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