At the top of the mountain, you encountered Fort Saint Pieter for centuries, built around 1701 to defend Maastricht. This pentagonal structure played a crucial role during sieges and was only removed from military service in 1867. After restoration in 2014, the fort shines again as a national monument, complete with visitor centre and café. From the bastions, you have a panoramic viewpoint over the Meuse, the city and the edge of Belgium.
Under the plateau lurks an impressive corridor system of up to 60 km, created by centuries of marl mining. In Caves North, you will discover how this marl was mined, illuminated by charcoal drawings and names in the walls. During World Fire II, the Night Watch and other Dutch art treasures sheltered here in the restored vault. The Zonneberg Caves offer its own colour, with guided tours highlighting, among other things, the smuggling corridors - historical routes from World War II.
Natuurmonumenten manages Sint-Pietersberg as a protected nature reserve. The limestone slopes are home to rare plants such as orchids and attract special fauna, including the eagle owl and various butterflies. Explore the area on routes such as the Chalk Walk or the 5.4 km Green Path, with viewpoints, water mills and ruins such as that of Lichtenberg.
Discover Saint Pieter and Sint-Pietersberg as a rugged nature reserve with hidden worlds and legendary defences. Every step - above or below ground - reveals layers of Maastricht history, culture and nature.
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At Q-Park Entre Deux, you can park from as little as €35 per day. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you don't have to pass by the pay machine. At Q-Park O.L. Vrouweparking you can park from €28.50 per day and at Q-Park Stadspark I, II and III you can park from €13 per day.