Cycle route - Eijsden-Margraten - Mergelland hoen route

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34.3 km
342 m
02h17
Medium

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Last verified: 20 July 2025
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Description by the author

Welcome to beautiful South Limburg and especially to the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten. This route crosses borders and takes you from Noorbeek to Belgium and back again. This area is more than worth a visit. Get to know the Marlcountry Hoen during this cycle route through the typical Euregional cultural landscape.

Enjoy small villages and hamlets and discover why these Hoenders feel so at home in this area. Don't let the calf-biters in the landscape knock you out. Remember that after every climb you have not only a beautiful view, but also a relaxing descent. Or discover this route with an E-bike. You can rent these at various places in the region. Here you can find more information about rental points in South Limburg.

The junction system ensures that you can easily find your way. For this cycle route, follow junctions: 430-429-424-425-426-427-428-84-83-82-71-72-80-81-430.

You will be amazed by the beautiful nature, the beautiful views and of course the many terraces to take a break. The route is also suitable for the road bike. You can also download a separate route description with additional information here .

You can park and start at the parking lot of eatery d'r Pley (Pley 2) in Noorbeek.

If you have any comments about the route, you can report them via routepunt@visitzuidlimburg.nl.

A complete cycle junction map with all South Limburg junctions in this region can easily be ordered via www.visitzuidlimburg.nl/webshop.

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Difficulty level: Medium (70/100)

Length: 34.3 km

Duration: 02h17


Total ascent: 342 m

Maximal slope: 4.4 %

Average slope: 1.3 %

Net ascent: -1 m

Total descent: 343 m

Difficulty level according to the author: 7/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 33.6 km (98 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Bike paths: 2.89 km (8 %)

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Car free roads: 185 m (1 %)

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        Closest address to start and end: Noorbeek, 6255AG Noorbeek, Nederland

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