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これはとても美しいルートです

Valkenburg has been one of the Netherlands' most important holiday destinations since around 1840, and tourism is the municipality's main source of income. This has much to do with the medieval town's picturesque location, but the extensive labyrinths of underground quarries also played an important role from the very beginning. However, the original idea of using the caves for air cures never came to fruition.

very nice town to visit

Valkenburg aan de Geul is a charming town in the province of Limburg, in the south of the Netherlands. It is known for its hilly landscape, historic castle ruins, and the famous marl caves that you can visit. Valkenburg is also a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful scenery and exciting events, such as the Christmas market in the caves and the annual Amstel Gold Race cycling race.

🚴‍♂️ The Kruisberg climb from Wahlwiller is short, steep, and notorious – a true test of the South Limburg hills, especially known for the Amstel Gold Race, where it often heralds the decisive race phase. 📍 Key data for the southern ascent (Botterweck) Length: approx. 0.8 km Elevation gain: approx. 67 m Average gradient: 8.4% Maximum gradient: up to 17% Starting point: Wahlwiller (Botterweck) Finish: Summit at the memorial cross, where several trails converge 🧭 Character & route Extremely steep over a short distance – ideal for explosive climbers The road is narrow and leads through a rural setting with little traffic. Part of the "Limburgs Ergste" and a regular feature of the Amstel Gold Race program.

Beautiful route, up and down

Nice even but steep climb

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