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Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Blom Quarry

Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Blom Quarry

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Blom Quarry

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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Pauline van der Waal

September 24, 2020

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Mergelgroeve Blom is a former quarry that was in use until 1999. Sand, gravel and marl were extracted. Today it is a nature reserve.

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Flower 🌻

January 7, 2022

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Sometimes nature reserves are named after people or organizations who have been directly or indirectly significant there. Examples of Het Limburgs Landschap are the Curfs quarry, the Van Tienhoven mill …

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Im Do

March 2, 2023

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Remains a beautiful place 👌

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Blom Quarry – View of the Meertensgroeve loop from Valkenburg aan de Geul

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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Blom Quarry – View of the Meertensgroeve loop from Houthem-Sint Gerlach

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