The best MTB trails around Stein

Wide path without car traffic

The castle can be visited on Saturdays from 10 am. Admission: €10,-

A small chapel in the middle of a crossroads

This gravel path was walkable but not bikeable. They are laying power cables in the ground, which has created a deep hole in the road.

Hidden in the gentle rolling hills of South Limburg lies the Mariakapel of Kelmond, a small but meaningful chapel that has been a place of peace, faith, and reflection for generations for residents and passers-by alike. Surrounded by greenery, country lanes, and the open landscape, this place exudes a modest simplicity that perfectly suits its spiritual function. The chapel was erected as an expression of popular devotion, a tradition deeply rooted in Limburg. Such Marian chapels often arose out of gratitude, for protection, or as a pilgrimage site for those seeking support in difficult times. This chapel too grew into a place of silence where one lights a candle, prays, or simply comes to oneself. Architecturally, the chapel is modest but characterful: a classic brick building with a gable roof, a niche with a statue of Mary, and often accompanied by a small bench or floral offering. Inside, a serene silence prevails, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the singing of birds outside. The chapel's location makes it extra special. From here, you look out over rolling fields and orchards, while walking and cycling routes regularly visit this spot as a resting point. The contrast between the open landscape and the seclusion of the chapel enhances the feeling of tranquility. The Mariakapel of Kelmond is not a grand monument, but that is precisely what makes it so powerful: a modest beacon of silence, a place where landscape and faith meet, and where time seems to stand still for a moment. 🌿🕯️

KNUS Urmond is a bakery and café in the heart of Urmond. There you can enjoy fresh spelt and sourdough bread, homemade pastries, local products, Italian delicacies, good coffee, and a delicious lunch. It's also a great place for hikers and cyclists to stop for a quick break and recharge. The staff is very friendly, courteous, and helpful, and you can have a pleasant and stimulating conversation with them. Authentic, fresh, and above all, cozy, with a pleasant atmosphere created by tasteful music. A return visit is a given. Opening hours: Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084234248188

KNUS Urmond is a bakery and café in the heart of Urmond. You can enjoy fresh spelt and sourdough bread, homemade pastries, local produce, Italian delicacies, good coffee, and a delicious lunch. It's also ideal for hikers and cyclists for a quick pit stop to recharge their batteries. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and helpful, with whom you can also have a pleasant and stimulating conversation. Authentic, fresh, and above all, cozy, with a pleasant atmosphere created by tasteful music. We'll be back. Opening hours: Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084234248188

Borgharen (Limburgish: Hare) and Itteren are two small church villages located on the northern edge of the municipality of Maastricht. Both villages have a long history, partly due to the castles of Borharen and Hartelstein, which have played an important role in the region since the Middle Ages. In 2010, a unique mass grave with horses from the 16th or 17th century was discovered during excavation work at the Oostelijke Rug between Spekstraat and Pasestraat in Borgharen. The remains found are those of at least 69 horses. It is suspected that the horses were killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1632, or the French siege by Louis XIV of France in 1673. Both Borgharen and Itteren suffered extreme high water in 1926, 1993 and 1995.