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Valkenburg Aan De Geul

The Geul

Valkenburg Aan De Geul

The Geul

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The Geul

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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1. Marl Cliff along the Geul – Ingendael Nature Reserve loop from Valkenburg

12.5km

03:22

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Marl Cliff along the Geul – View of the Curfsgroeve loop from Berg en Terblijt

21.7km

05:42

180m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Marl Cliff along the Geul – Curfsgroeve loop from Valkenburg

16.5km

04:28

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rob Josten 🦅

March 13, 2022

The Geul is a tributary of the Maas. It rises from springs near Lichtenbusch, a village in the Belgian municipality of Eynatten, at an altitude of 280 meters above N.A.P., and then flows 56 kilometers downstream at Voulwammes, at an altitude of 38 meters above N.A.P. into the Meuse.

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Mike

November 8, 2025

The Geul is one of the most characteristic rivers in South Limburg. It rises in Belgium near the village of Lichtenbusch and then winds for approximately 58 kilometers through the Limburg hills before flowing into the Meuse near Bunde. Along the way, the Geul forms the heart of numerous nature reserves, such as the Geul Valley Ingendael and the Gerendal, and flows past charming villages like Valkenburg Meerssen and Epen.

What makes the Geul so special is its natural course… it is allowed to meander freely, constantly creating new bends, gravel banks, and levees. This dynamic attracts countless animals, from kingfishers to brook lampreys, and ensures that the river is constantly changing with the seasons.

Along its banks, you'll find quiet walking paths, old mills, bridges, and field crosses. The gentle murmur of the water accompanies you along the way, while the scent of grass and damp earth reminds you that this valley has been alive and breathing for centuries.

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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The Geul

1. Marl Cliff along the Geul – Ingendael Nature Reserve loop from Valkenburg

2. Marl Cliff along the Geul – View of the Curfsgroeve loop from Berg en Terblijt

3. Marl Cliff along the Geul – Curfsgroeve loop from Valkenburg

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