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Eijsden-Margraten

Lime, the yellow gold

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Netherlands

Limburg

Eijsden-Margraten

Lime, the yellow gold

Moderate

4.6

(10)

riders

Lime, the yellow gold

02:13

37.1km

220m

Cycling

Millions of years ago, South Limburg was a subtropical chalk sea with animals and plants. Although the sea has since disappeared, you can cycle across the ancient seabed. This is now clearly visible due to the erosion of rivers and streams.

During the cycling route, you can enjoy the results…

by Slowlands NL - Rad & Wandern

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.7 km for 141 m

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2.99 km

Groeve 't Rooth

Highlight • Natural Monument

Groeve 't Rooth is a marl quarry that has been partially redeveloped into a unique nature reserve with dry valleys and hillside forests. Visit Zuid Limburg

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12.7 km

Beautiful road between Maastricht and Cadier en Keer

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A beautiful route between Maastricht and Cadier en Keer, with plenty of beautiful views over the fields and through the forests.

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31.8 km

Provinciehuis Maastricht

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The Provinciehuis was built between 1983 and 1985 based on a design by architect Gerard Snelder. The building consists of no fewer than eighteen building blocks, which decrease in height …

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32.9 km

Koepelkerk Maastricht

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In 1921, two young architects from Limburg, Alfons Boosten (then 27) and Jos Ritzen (then 23), were commissioned to build the Koepelkerk (Dome Church). They opted for a style that …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.0 km

15.2 km

4.72 km

181 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

7.03 km

903 m

136 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

26°C

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March 24, 2026

Millions of years ago, South Limburg was a subtropical chalk sea with animals and plants. Although the sea has since disappeared, you can cycle across the ancient seabed. This is now clearly visible due to the erosion of rivers and streams.
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During the cycling route, you can enjoy the results of history

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Lime, the yellow gold

Groeve 't Rooth

Beautiful road between Maastricht and Cadier en Keer

Provinciehuis Maastricht

Koepelkerk Maastricht

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