History in the rolling forests of Limburg - 10 trail runs in Limburg

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History in the rolling forests of Limburg - 10 trail runs in Limburg

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History in the rolling forests of Limburg - 10 trail runs in Limburg

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17.1km

230m

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Get ready for a trail run of over 17 kilometers through the Limburg forests. Your effort over this rolling terrain will be rewarded with interesting historical highlights and impressive views.

Hidden in the Savelsbos lies the prehistoric Rijckholt flint mine. If you are in your rhythm, you can continue running,…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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3.20 km

Rijckholt Prehistoric Flint Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are prehistoric flint mines. About 6,000 years ago, people here made utensils and arrowheads from flint.

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6.11 km

Quarry in Savelsbos

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South Limburg is characterized by a chalk landscape consisting of soil that humans could use for all kinds of purposes long ago. During the mining, various quarries were created throughout …

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7.51 km

View of the Savelsbos Countryside

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The various climbs that characterize your trail run through South Limburg are amply rewarded with beautiful views. Here's another one. Take a moment to catch your breath while enjoying the rolling surroundings, and then keep going!

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8.51 km

House De Beuk (Savelsbos)

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This old forester's house dates from 1848 and was built by order of the Martens family from the Belgian university city of Leuven, who owned the forest at the time. …

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15.9 km

Savelsbos Staircase Trail

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There are a lot of steps that we go down.

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17.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

6.84 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.68 km

1.12 km

694 m

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

8°C

1°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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September 28, 2023

Get ready for a trail run of over 17 kilometers through the Limburg forests. Your effort over this rolling terrain will be rewarded with interesting historical highlights and impressive views.
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Hidden in the Savelsbos lies the prehistoric Rijckholt flint mine. If you are in your rhythm, you can continue

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