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Silversand Sand Extraction

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Silversand Sand Extraction

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Location: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

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🌸 Rianne & Joep 🐶

March 5, 2025

Beautiful view over the sand extraction.

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Mike

September 6, 2025

The sand quarry near the Brunssummerheide, known as the Sigrano Zilverzandgroeve (Silver Sand Quarry), is a historic and industrial landscape that dates back to the early 20th century. Originally, the silver sand was extracted for the glass industry, including the production of luminous glasses at Philips in Eindhoven. Later, the sales markets shifted to Maastricht factories such as Mosa, Stella, Sphinx, and Céramique.

Sand extraction at the quarry is still active, although it will decrease in the future. Plans are in place for a sustainable development of the area, preserving the spoil heap and repurposing the site for nature and recreation. This will complement the surrounding nature reserves such as the Brunssummerheide.

A walking route that passes the sand quarry is the 12.9 km Donkergroene route (Dark Green Route). This route starts at Schaapskooiweg 101 in Heerlen and offers a varied landscape of heathland, forests, and sandy plains. Along the way, you'll pass the former spoil heap and the archaeological monument "De Landgraaf."

For a panoramic view of the sand quarry, you can follow the hiking trail "Zandgebied – Aussicht auf die Brunssummerheide." This trail offers beautiful views of the quarry and is popular with hikers.

The area surrounding the sand quarry is therefore not only of industrial importance but also of cultural and recreational significance, with opportunities for walks that combine the region's rich history with its natural beauty.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

Silversand Sand Extraction

1. Roode Beek Viewpoint – Brunssummerheide Nature Reserve loop from Langeberg

2. Brunssummerheide Nature Reserve – Roode Beek Viewpoint loop from Versiliënbosch

3. Brunssummerheide Nature Reserve – Roode Beek Pond and Sand Beach, Brunssummerheide loop from Langeberg

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