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Savelsbos: Forest and Prehistoric Flint Mines

Natural Monuments

Savelsbos: Forest and Prehistoric Flint Mines

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Savelsbos: Forest and Prehistoric Flint Mines

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Location: Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands

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2. Groeve de Hel – Riesenberg Vineyard loop from Cadier en Keer

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3. Riesenberg Quarry – Groeve de Hel loop from Rijckholt

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April 5, 2025

Northern part (the Riesenberg) of the beautiful Savelsbos with its many wild garlic, grubben and grooves, history and beautiful nature and views.

A bit more official: "The Savelsbos is a narrow, rugged hillside forest, one of the most beautiful forests in South Limburg. Beneath the forest meander the corridors of (really) old quarries. The minerals were gravel, marl and flint. There are several prehistoric flint mines in the Savelbos. If you visit the Savelbos, you are entering badger territory. The largest badger population in the Netherlands lives here. You will definitely come across castles there. If you go in May, there is a strong smell of garlic in the forest and you will be enchanted by the white flowers of the wild garlic." Source and info: visitzuidlimburg.nl/te-doen-in-zuid-limburg/attracties-bezienswaardigheden/detail/savelsbos/65177

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Rob Josten 🦅

December 3, 2021

During this tour you get to see beautiful views from the Savelsbos

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Tuxa

June 4, 2025

A very beautiful forest. If you use the designated paths, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the Meuse Valley from the edge of the forest. The remains of old quarries provide further variety.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands

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Savelsbos: Forest and Prehistoric Flint Mines

1. Bemelerberg Cave – Strooberg Quarry loop from Berg en Terblijt

2. Groeve de Hel – Riesenberg Vineyard loop from Cadier en Keer

3. Riesenberg Quarry – Groeve de Hel loop from Rijckholt

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