Valkenburg is a well-known city in the province of Limburg. That was once a fortified town. The special ruin of Valkenburg Castle towers high above the hill. It is the only height castle in the Netherlands. With several caves under the castle that you can discover

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Corine

February 16, 2024

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Beautiful historic fortified city, with many old buildings, remains of the city wall, a castle ruin and other city castles. Definitely worth a walk! At Visit Zuid-limburg in the heart of the town, you can purchase fun and informative routes for a few euros and explore the city on your own.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

May 10, 2022

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In a dive over Valkenburg

When we arrived, the fortified city had not yet been taken over by day trippers.
The last wisps of mist are cleared away and the …

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1. Viewpoint Gulpen – Schaloen Castle loop from Valkenburg

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2. St. Gerlach Castle – Marl Cliff along the Geul loop from Houthem-Sint Gerlach

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3. Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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1. Viewpoint Gulpen – Schaloen Castle loop from Valkenburg

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3. Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

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