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View of Groeve 't Rooth

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    May 4, 2022

    Road cycling

    Beautiful vantage point in the fenced pit
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    December 5, 2020

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    Marl extraction has resulted in a particularly relief-rich landscape for the Netherlands, which can be experienced from the edge of the quarry. Steep marl walls are a rich source of fossils that remained as remnants of a millions of years old Cretaceous Sea. The warm southern slopes are covered with forests.

    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

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    🏞️ History & Geology
    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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