Blom Quarry

Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Blom Quarry

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Blom Quarry

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Running

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Road cycling

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Gravel riding

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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September 24, 2020

Hiking

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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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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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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Elevation 160 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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