Around Jeker, Berwijn and Rau de Bolland

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03h29
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The starting point is the church of Mariadorp. Through Eijsden, partly over the cobblestones in the historic center, and along the castle, you cycle to Belgium and follow the concrete bike path/embankment along the Albert Canal for kilometers.
You leave the Meuse Valley by climbing Montagne Saint-Pierre. The descent brings you into the valley of the Jeker. Along the Jeker Valley (in French, this small river is called Geer), there are beautiful slopes. The language border is crossed multiple times. Characteristic of the region north of the Jeker (Haspengouw) are the many good concrete roads leading through fields (for the benefit of farmers). The wind has free rein here. The busier roads in the Jeker Valley are avoided by following separated bike paths and by using roads where only agricultural traffic is allowed.
Around the Jeker Valley, you will encounter the following climbs on this route:
- Plattenberg (also known as Tiendeberg or Zusserdel), a beautiful climb over a winding road through the orchards.
- Rue Joseph Mélotte
- Rue Nouwen-Canada
- Chavée Arecht / Arechtberg (max. 15%).

Afterwards, you descend the western side of the Hallembaye on a narrow asphalted back road, but be careful: at the bottom of the descent, there is a gate. Via the bike path along the western side of the Albert Canal, you arrive in Hermalle-sous-Argenteau and cross the Meuse. You climb out of the Meuse Valley via Côte de Sarolay. Then the route continues through the valley of Ste Julienne (descent + small climb). You enter Housse and descend to the valley of the Bolland. A longer climb follows to the village of Blégny, after passing through the village, you descend significantly to the tiny place Bolland, after which the brook Bolland is named. In Bolland, you leave the main road to abruptly begin the steep climb of the Thier Fouarge. Then the route takes you further into the Land of Herve, including to the tranquil village of Saint-André and a delightful descent towards the valley of the Berwijn (in French, Berwinne), which has carved out a considerable relief. The climb out of the Berwijn Valley to Neufchateau will offer you beautiful views at the end. A long descent brings you to Warsage and soon back into Dutch-speaking territory, where finally, the climb of the Heiweg follows.

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Difficulty level: Hard (83/100)

Length: 87.3 km

Duration: 03h29


Total ascent: 947 m

Maximal slope: 22.57 %

Net ascent: 2 m

Total descent: 945 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 87.3 km (100 %)

Cobblestones: 181 m (0 %)

Bike paths: 18.2 km (21 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 14.6 km (17 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start: Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 4, 6245JN Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Nederland
        Closest address to end: Pisartlaan, 6245JN Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Nederland

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        Places of interest

        1. Ursuline Convention Museum

          0 · Museum
          In Museum Het Ursulinenconvent, visitors can learn all about family history, family tree research, …
          Tourist Board South Limburg (Visit Zuid-Limburg)
        2. Eatery Aon 't Bat

          1 · Eatery
          Good food, drinks and enjoyment with breathtaking views of the Meuse! That's what owner Roy Jacobs …
          Tourist Board South Limburg (Visit Zuid-Limburg)
        3. Brasserie La Meuse

          0 · Eat & Drink
          At Brasserie La Meuse you can enjoy a good cup of coffee with a nice piece of Limburg flan, a nice …
          Tourist Board South Limburg (Visit Zuid-Limburg)
        4. The foot and bicycle ferry Cramignon Eijsden-Margraten

          0 · POI
          Thanks to the 'Voet- en fietsveer Eijsden-Lanaye (B)', this unique Euregional area is accessible …
          Tourist Board South Limburg (Visit Zuid-Limburg)
        5. Christinakerk Eijsden

          0 · Church
          Christinakerk, Vroenhof Eijsden The oldest parts of St. Christina's Church date back to the 14th …
          Eijsden-Margraten
        6. The Breach

          0 · Monument
          De Breuk, Beatrixplein Eijsden Monument 'De Breuk' in Eijsden is a rectangular bronze sculpture, …
          Eijsden-Margraten
        7. Eijsden Castle

          1 · Castle
          Eijsden Castle is a mansion with castle farm and is located south of Eijsden, on the river Maas. …
          Tourist Board South Limburg (Visit Zuid-Limburg)
        8. Fortress of Eben-Emael

          1 · Fortress

          The Fort of Eben-Emael was built between the First and Second World Wars and was considered the …

          Dromos
        9. Kanne

          0 · Sub-Municipality
          Kanne is a village in the municipality of Riemst in the southeastern part of the Belgian province …
          Wikipedia
        10. La Tour D'eben-ezer

          1 · Tower
          "Collection of flint artefacts. Six-storey tower (30 metres/100 feet) built with flint moellons. …
          Fédération du Tourisme de la province de Liège
        11. Wonckerberg

          0 · Slope
          Wonckerberg

          RouteYou Climb Code : E_1_c

          • Length : 0.43 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        12. Chavée Arecht (Arechtberg)

          0 · Climb
          The Arechtberg or Chavée Arecht is a climb that starts from Roclenge-sur-Geer, and has a length of …
          haroldslegers
        13. Côte de Houtain

          0 · Slope
          Côte de Houtain

          RouteYou Climb Code : D_4_e

          • Length : 1.85 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        14. Côte de Sarolay

          0 · Slope
          Côte de Sarolay

          RouteYou Climb Code : D_1_c

          • Length : 0.8 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        15. Rue del No

          0 · Slope
          Rue del No

          RouteYou Climb Code : E_3_c

          • Length : 0.64 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        16. Mine of Blégny

          0 · Mine

          The Rue de Lassay (Chemin de Cloris) is closed to car traffic by means of an old mine cart in the …

          haroldslegers
        17. Clos De La Bouhouille

          0 · Vineyard
          Type(s) of wine(s) : White - Rosé - Sparkling
          Vine varieties : Pinot Gris, Schuyler, Chardonnay, …
          Fédération du Tourisme de la province de Liège
        18. Blegny

          0 · Geological POI
          Blegny, known as Li Trembleu, is the mine that was last closed (1980) in the Limburg basin. Former …
          Lannoo
        19. Thier Fouarge

          0 · Slope
          Thier Fouarge

          RouteYou Climb Code : E_2_c

          • Length : 0.59 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        20. Mortar

          0 · Sub-Municipality
          Mortier is a village in the municipality of Blegny, Belgium. Mortier is located in the Walloon …
          Wikipedia
        21. Musée Du Fort D'aubin - Neufchâteau

          0 · Historical place
          "Military and Red-Cross paraphernalia of the two World Wars. The visible part of the Fort of …
          Fédération du Tourisme de la province de Liège
        22. Fort d'Aubin-Neufchâteau

          0 · Fortress
          The Fort of Aubin-Neufchâteau is a Belgian fortification located near Neufchâteau. The fort was …
          Wikipedia
        23. Les Waides

          0 · Slope
          Les Waides

          RouteYou Climb Code : D_2_c

          • Length : 1.3 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        24. Nail tree of 's-Gravenvoeren

          0 · Tree
          This Nail Tree or Pine Tree was named tree of the year in 2015. The Voeren nail tree - a horse …
          Dromos
        25. Mesch

          0 · Landscape element
          Hedges to protect privacy, keep the cattle inside the pasture, cover an ugly wall. Hawthorn …
          Blauwkruikje
        26. Liberation Monument Mesch

          0 · War
          Liberation Monument Mesch, Grijzegraaf Mesch On the right side, in front of the Public Primary …
          Eijsden-Margraten
        27. Saint Pancratius Church

          0 · Church
          Saint Pancratius Church, Kerkplein 1 Mesch The Sint Pancratius church is well worth a visit. The …
          Eijsden-Margraten
        28. Hoeve de Laethof

          0 · Eat & Drink
          Enter the huge square farm, visit the sheltered terrace within the gates of De Laethof or enjoy …
          Tourist Board South Limburg (Visit Zuid-Limburg)
        29. Moerslag

          1 · Slope
          Moerslag

          RouteYou Climb Code : E_3_d

          • Length : 0.66 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        30. St. Gertrude's Church

          0 · Church
          St. Gertrude's Church, St. Gertrude Three-aisled church with Romanesque, Gothic and Classicist …
          Eijsden-Margraten

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        Ursuline Convention Museum
        Eatery Aon 't Bat
        Brasserie La Meuse
        The foot and bicycle ferry Cramignon Eijsden-Margraten
        Christinakerk Eijsden
        The Breach
        Eijsden Castle
        Fortress of Eben-Emael
        Kanne
        La Tour D'eben-ezer
        Wonckerberg
        Chavée Arecht (Arechtberg)
        Côte de Houtain
        Côte de Sarolay
        Rue del No
        Mine of Blégny
        Clos De La Bouhouille
        Blegny
        Thier Fouarge
        Mortar
        Musée Du Fort D'aubin - Neufchâteau
        Fort d'Aubin-Neufchâteau
        Les Waides
        Nail tree of 's-Gravenvoeren
        Mesch
        Liberation Monument Mesch
        Saint Pancratius Church
        Hoeve de Laethof
        Moerslag
        St. Gertrude's Church
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