Cycle route - Parkstad Limburg - Heuvelroute

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17.7 mi
833 ft
01h54
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Welcome to beautiful South Limburg and especially to Parkstad Limburg. The name Parkstad evokes rural and urban associations. This is because the cities and villages are bordered by extensive parks and nature reserves. An area of extremes and contrasts...

Region Parkstad Limburg is winner in the category 'Best Travel Destination in the World' of the Tourism of Tomorrow Award 2016. WTTC stands for World Travel & Tourism Counsil and is based in America. This global authority in the field of travel and tourism chooses the most progressive travel destination in the world every year.

The Netherlands has never been nominated for a WTTC Award, let alone a region in the Netherlands as the best travel destination. Parkstad Limburg, South Limburg, the whole of Limburg is very proud of this!

The South Limburg Hill Country is notorious and famous for its short and often tough climbs. However, the hills in this hill route are surprisingly accessible to almost every touring cyclist.

This route starts from the parking lot at Castle TerWorm (Terworm 5 in Heerlen). The junction system ensures that you can easily find your way.

Follow junctions: 53-54-57-88-89-51-101-53

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

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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Statistics

Difficulty level: Medium (67/100)

Length: 17.7 mi

Duration: 01h54


Total ascent: 833 ft

Maximal slope: 4.7 %

Average slope: 0.9 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 833 ft

Difficulty level according to the author: 5/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 17.7 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 2.38 mi (13 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 1.69 mi (10 %)

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Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Terworm 5, Heerlen

        Navigate to starting point

        Places of interest

        1. Cortenbach Castle

          0 · Castle
          Cortenbach Castle is one of no less than five castles in Voerendaal. The castle is located …
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        2. The lady of Voerendaal

          0 · Arts Centre
          In about 1917 a head (made of Nivelstein sandstone) of a Roman lady was found in Voerendaal, from …
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        3. St. Lawrence

          0 · Church
          The Laurentius Church is very old. The tower dates from the twelfth century. The central part is …
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        4. Under the Church Tower

          0 · Arts Centre
          With the Archeo Route Limburg you will discover the stories behind Limburg's history and …
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        5. The Coffee Muuèle

          0 · Eat & Drink
          Lunchroom and Restaurant De Koffiemuuèle has been located in the village center of Voerendaal for …
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        6. Cooperative Land van Kalk

          0 · Museum
          Land van Kalk is the plateau of Kunrader stone that runs from Aachen via Bocholtz to Voerendaal …
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        7. Kunrader Quarry

          0 · Quarry
          The original quarry was in use from 1902 to 1970. Due to the use of brick, the demand for Kunrader …
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        8. Land of Lime

          0 · POI
          The Mergelland is beautiful, but admittedly... the Land of Lime is less crowded. The hills are …
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        9. Overst Estate

          0 · Vineyard
          History
          Since 2002, after permission from the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Fisheries to call …
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        10. Winthagen

          0 · Municipality
          The first inhabitants of Winthagen lived in the Winthagerhof farm. The farm is mentioned as early …
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        11. Vineyard Fromberg

          0 · Vineyard
          History and number of sticks Viticulture in South Limburg was the most normal thing in the world …
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        12. Winery Fromberg

          0 · Tourist attraction
          Grapes grow on the gentle slopes of the Fromberg in South Limburg.
          Here are the vines of Winery …
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        13. Herberg de Bernardushoeve

          0 · Eat & Drink
          In Ubachsberg, at the junction of Wittem, Gulpen, Voerendaal, you will find the holiday resort …
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        14. On the Vrouweheide

          0 · Windmill
          The mill was built in 1858 on the Mingelsberg by L.J. van de Weyer.In January 1945 the mill burned …
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        15. The lady of Simpelveld

          0 · Arts Centre
          With the Archeo Route Limburg you will discover the stories behind Limburg's history and …
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        16. Miljoenenlijn

          0 · Museum
          The Miljoenenlijn is a beautiful railway line right through the hills of South Limburg. Step into …
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        17. Christ statue Bulkemsbroek

          0 · POI
          Presumably this cross used to stand along the Bulkembroekweg. It is a memorial or accident cross …
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        18. Nature Transferium Simpelveld

          0 · POI
          Just outside Simpelveld is an extensive nature transferium. It is possible to park the car and …
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        19. Nature playground Bard Dubi in Bocholtz

          0 · Playground
          At the Bard Dubi Nature Playground in Bocholtz, children can play in the nature of Bocholtz Park. …
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        20. Museum de Schat van Simpelveld

          1 · Flok museum
          Museum de Schat van Simpelveld is located in the hills of Limburg, in the middle of the bustling …
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        21. Stations of the Cross Simpelveld

          0 · Cave
          Behind the Loreto monastery is a hillside forest, in which there is a Lourdes grotto, a …
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        22. Slope forest

          0 · Forest
          The small Hellingbos in Simpelveld is a park-like deciduous forest that lives up to its name. It's …
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        23. Imstenraderbos

          0 · Forest
          This hillside forest towers above the city of Heerlen and offers beautiful views if you climb the …
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        24. Midwifery School

          0 · Monument
          The school, called in full Catholic Nursery School for Midwives, started in 1913 on the Akerstraat …
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        25. Auberge de Rousch

          0 · Eat & Drink
          You can enjoy culinary delights in the Burgundian restaurant De Vijvertuin with panoramic views of …
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        26. Darwin - Brasserie

          0 · Eat & Drink
          Darwin - Brasserie is located in the beautiful Overste Douvenrade farm in Heerlen. The farm is …
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        27. Ruins of Eyckholt Castle

          0 · Monument
          In the archives the name 'Eyckholt' is mentioned for the first time in around 1385. The castle was …
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        28. Children's city Heerlen

          0 · Park
          Children's City offers all kinds of attractions such as: roller coasters, bumper cars, …
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        29. Terworm

          0 · Castle
          From Heerlen, the Geleenbeek takes you to the Terworm estate. TerWorm Castle with its French …
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        30. Restaurant Hotel Heerlen

          0 · Eat & Drink
          Honest, healthy and above all delicious food! In the restaurant you will find various options for …
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        Activities

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        Routes nearby

        Lodging nearby

        Services nearby

        Cortenbach Castle
        The lady of Voerendaal
        St. Lawrence
        Under the Church Tower
        The Coffee Muuèle
        Cooperative Land van Kalk
        Kunrader Quarry
        Land of Lime
        Overst Estate
        Winthagen
        Vineyard Fromberg
        Winery Fromberg
        Herberg de Bernardushoeve
        On the Vrouweheide
        The lady of Simpelveld
        Miljoenenlijn
        Christ statue Bulkemsbroek
        Nature Transferium Simpelveld
        Nature playground Bard Dubi in Bocholtz
        Museum de Schat van Simpelveld
        Stations of the Cross Simpelveld
        Slope forest
        Imstenraderbos
        Midwifery School
        Auberge de Rousch
        Darwin - Brasserie
        Ruins of Eyckholt Castle
        Children's city Heerlen
        Terworm
        Restaurant Hotel Heerlen
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