Highlight • Viewpoint
View of Groeve 't Rooth
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Gravel riding
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Tips
December 5, 2020
Hiking
Here is a viewpoint with a bench.
More info: visitzuidlimburg.nl/te-doen-in-zuid-limburg/attracties-bezwegen/detail/groeve-t-rooth/9268
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July 27, 2025
Road cycling
Began use: 1938 as Nekami Groeve, later expanded and operated by various companies, most recently by Sibelco.
Geological feature: The layers date back to the Cretaceous period and include limestone formations such as Meerssen, Nekum, and Gronsveld.
Fossils & Rocks: The region features deposits from various geological eras, including loess, Maasgrind, and Tongrien sands.
🚴♂️ For Cyclists
The road along the Groeve is part of a popular climb, 1.6 km long, with a 64 m elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.9%.
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Elevation 180 m
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