Mergelland bicycle route south loop - Limburg

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Netherlands

Limburg

Gulpen-Wittem

Mergelland bicycle route south loop - Limburg

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Mergelland bicycle route south loop - Limburg

04:05

64.5km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 27, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.03 km

Saint Gertrude's Church

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The Sint Gertrudiskerk is located in Wijlre. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century.

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5.16 km

Vineyards of Mergelland

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More and more vineyards can be found on the slopes of South Limburg. An interesting development.

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12.6 km

View of the valley and Vrouwenheide mill from Simpelveld

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The climb from Simpelfeld to Vrowenheide and Mingersberg is accompanied by green fields and trees. At the end, the effort is rewarded with a beautiful view over the valley and the historic mill in Vrowenheide.

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17.1 km

Forest Road Between Bocholtz and Eys

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Beautiful route through the forests and hills around Eys.

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24.5 km

Overgeul Gravel Path

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A short gravel path, also suitable for 28mm bicycle tires. Can get busy on sunny weekend days.

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39.3 km

Three-Country Point

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The ceiling of the Netherlands. The highest piece. There is something for everyone to experience here, playground, maze, two watchtowers, catering and of course just walking or cycling

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58.2 km

Hotel & Restaurant De La Frontière, Slenaken

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Slenaken is a beautiful little town on the border with Belgium. Restaurants and a variety of accommodation (B&B, hotels) are available. The surrounding area is ideal for hiking and cycling.

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64.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

21.0 km

3.33 km

754 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.3 km

3.43 km

2.24 km

594 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2023,🇳🇱 🇧🇪 Mergellandroute Zuid

This ANWB/VisitLimburg tour is a "gift". It has everything you want as a recreational cyclist. A great diversity of roads and paths. Steep inclines and descents (see height chart). The Turbo mode has and the brakes have had to do their best. Combined with
Limburg "building styles" and wide beautiful views, this tour is highly recommended. We enjoyed ourselves and …

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July 13, 2026,🇳🇱🇧🇪 20260713 - Mergelland-Radweg Südschleife - Limburg

I met up with Roland and Jürgen in Gulpen, Netherlands, to ride the Mergelland-Radweg Südschleife in Limburg.
It was a challenging tour of about 64 km. It led us through the hilly landscape of South Limburg, past the Drielandenpunt (three-country point) and picturesque half-timbered houses.

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