Gulpenerberg Viewpoint – Dikkebuikseweg Climb loop from Houthem-Sint Gerlach

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Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Gulpenerberg Viewpoint – Dikkebuikseweg Climb loop from Houthem-Sint Gerlach

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Gulpenerberg Viewpoint – Dikkebuikseweg Climb loop from Houthem-Sint Gerlach

03:11

47.5km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.6 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.86 km

View of the Bemelerberg marl quarries

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Don't cycle too fast and look around you. Unique piece.

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4.49 km

Bemelerberg & Schiepersberg Gravel Path

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Nice gravel road and alternative way to cross the village of Bemelen with the gravel bike. Good to combine with the beautiful gravel path along the rock wall and caves on the other side of the main road.

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15.5 km

Gulpener Hop Fields with View of the Beutenaker Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where the delicious Gulpen beer grows

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21.7 km

Gulpenerberg Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Simply a great view from up here, even if the ascent can be very exhausting.

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32.9 km

Viewpoint

33.2 km

Dikkebuikseweg Climb

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Worthy alternative to the steeper Eyserbosweg or as a descent after you have climbed the Eyserbosweg.

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36.5 km

Doodeman Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the toughest roe biters in South Limburg! The climb from Stokhem climbs to the same top as the Keutenberg but is fairly unknown to cyclists. Strangely enough this …

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44.1 km

Valkenburg on the Geul

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Valkenburg has been one of the Netherlands' most important holiday destinations since around 1840, and tourism is the municipality's main source of income. This has much to do with the …

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45.6 km

Geul Valley Gravel Section (Valkenburg)

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Nice hard pack gravel, can be busy on Sundays and holidays and vacations, about 2 bikes wide, nice beautiful path!

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

17.0 km

6.04 km

2.65 km

2.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

17.8 km

3.45 km

1.71 km

1.09 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

21°C

9°C

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Comments

July 5, 2024,Grotten van Bemelen – Kasteel Schaloen rondtocht vanuit Houthem-Sint Gerlach

NB. About 15km before the end there is a single track with lots of nettles. avoid these.

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May 2, 2025,Graveltour Valkenburg!

Day off after labor day! On the road to south Limburg for a nice gravel tour. What a beautiful environment with beautiful gravel paths and elevation metersTastes like more.,..

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