The Top 18 Caves around Heerlen
Looking to visit a cave around Heerlen on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Heerlen’s 18
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Däölkesberg Abri (Limestone Rock Shelter)
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The South Limburg landscape is rich in marl quarries and caves. A special cavity with an overhanging wall may have once provided shelter for prehistoric inhabitants. The discovery of flint …
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Neolithic Flint Mines Valkenburg
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Mines that were used about 3300 years BC and therefore over 5000 years old. Here Flintstone flint was mined.
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Lourdes Grotto Valkenburg
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The Lourdes Grotto is a real copy of the Lourdes Grotto in France. The Lourdes Grotto is a popular pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary. The Lourdes grotto is carved into …
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Schuilkelder bij Gronselenput
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Air raid shelter at Gronselenput
During World War II, six air raid shelters in the municipality of Wijlre offered protection against air raids and bombardments. The shelter …
Air raid shelter at Gronselenput
During World War II, six air raid shelters in the municipality of Wijlre offered protection against air raids and bombardments. The shelter …
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Sint-Jansboschgroeve III
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The St. Jansboschgroeve III is the middle of the five quarries that are more or less in a row here. The quarry is barely visible from the walking path, the …
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