Attractions around Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Wonderful driveway if you don't already have a few kilometers in your legs.

It is the longest climb in the Netherlands. You never get enough of the beautiful view.

Nice climb, one hairpin.

Beautiful, steep but treacherous climb. As soon as you get to the forest, you think you are there. But from here the real work begins ...

In the east of Valkenburg aan de Geul, in the "Oud Valkenburg" district, is the "Kasteel Schaloen", which is surrounded by a moat and built from marl stone. It was … read more

Fort Sint Pieter has stood proudly atop the Sint-Pietersberg for more than 300 years. The main task of the fort was to protect the strategically located city of Maastricht.

Steepest climb in the Amstel Gold Race. Depending on who you ask, between 23 and 28% at most! A challenge not to be missed when cycling in the area.

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First part is not very hard but when you reach Sibbe the slope is getting harder, when you are between the houses it's almost done but still 3 to 4% … read more

A cozy mountain hut for a small meal or a larger meal in the middle of the beautiful natural surroundings of Limburg. Easily accessible for cyclists, walkers, motorcyclists.

The mill is currently being completely renovated and can therefore not be visited. The inner courtyard (along which a hiking trail leads) is closed.
July 2019

If you go hiking on the Sint-Pietersberg you should definitely not skip the viewing platform. You have a spectacular view over the limestone quarry from there.

One of the most famous climb in the area, which starts directly from Valkenburg. Certainly not the most beautiful in this area, but worth having cycled up once. Valkenburg can … read more

Highly recommended heathland and dune landscape. A detour to the Roode Beek and the adjoining dune belt with white sand is worthwhile.

De Kiekoet is the bird watching spot on the Sint-Pietersberg. With a bit of luck you can see eagle owls, which have been breeding in this valley since 1997. The eagle owl is the largest owl species in Europe.

Ships weighing up to 9,000 tons can sail across the Meuse. So far, the maximum limit was 2,000 tons. Lanaye, a town in the municipality of Visé, is currently the … read more

Beautiful avenue after crossing this bridge over the Geul. Photogenic and stately.

The Brunssummerheide is a varied nature reserve with remnants of the former coniferous forests and parts with deciduous forests. Enjoy the space on the open sand plains and the characteristic … read more

Beautiful view over the hilly country. you can also get here via the Panorama road from the side of the Loorberg.

The Sint Servaasbrug is the oldest bridge in the Netherlands, built in the 13th century. From the stone arch bridge - also a national monument - you have a beautiful view of the Maas.

Follow the walking path along and over the Geul and enjoy the unique landscape