The South Limburg landscape is rich in marl quarries and caves. A special cavity with an overhanging wall may have once provided shelter for prehistoric inhabitants. The discovery of flint tools led to further archaeological investigations in 2009. The cavities used to be used by birds such as jackdaws, while people used the mountain centuries ago to extract marlstone. This place is the only known shelter in the Netherlands and is managed by Natuurmonumenten. It is probably the oldest 'building' under their management.

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3. Schaloen Castle – Oostervoetpad along the Geul loop from Valkenburg aan de Geul

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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Däölkesberg Abri (Limestone Rock Shelter)

1. Railrunnerroutes: From station Valkenburg to station Voerendaal

2. Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

3. Schaloen Castle – Oostervoetpad along the Geul loop from Valkenburg aan de Geul

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