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Lime, the yellow gold
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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 of history in several places. Take a look at the edge of Groeve 't Rooth: a marl quarry with very steep walls, where there is special vegetation. You will also cycle past the Savelsbos: one of the most beautiful forests in the Netherlands with particularly steep slopes. Before cycling back to Bemelen, don't forget to enjoy a delicious piece of Limburgse vlaai with a cup of coffee in beautiful Maastricht!
The route starts (and ends) in the car park at the Gemeenschapshuis Bemelen. If you prefer to travel by public transport, you can choose to pick up the route from Maastricht station.
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
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12.7 km
Beautiful road between Maastricht and Cadier en Keer
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31.8 km
Provinciehuis Maastricht
Highlight • Monument
The Treaty of Maastricht (1992) is one of the most important treaties in the history of Europe and European integration. With this treaty, the twelve member states of what was then called the European Community (EC) founded the European Union (EU). This Union made it possible to further deepen, broaden and streamline European cooperation. In the Provinciehuis you will find a permanent exhibition on the Treaty of Maastricht on the 1st floor.
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Koepelkerk Maastricht
Highlight • Religious Site
Many young regional artists contributed to the embellishment of this church, such as Henri Jonas, Charles Vos, Charles Eyck, Jo de Visser, Eugène Laudy, Gène Eggen, and Marianne van der Heijden. Later, they became well-known artists.
In the beginning, the Koepelkerk was not received so positively and was controversial in traditionally-minded Maastricht. The Diocese of Roermond also found it too modern and atypical. Some even thought it looked like a mosque.
Today, it is a beloved and iconic building. It has been a Roman Catholic parish church since the beginning, and in 2021, services were held by an Eritrean Orthodox religious community.
The central building consists of a double concrete dome with eight sloping pillars to support it.
The interior was combined into a large and harmonious religious work of art. Art styles from the first half of the 20th century come together in the Koepelkerk.
Since 1995, the Koepelkerk has been a national monument. Events also take place there, such as, at the time of this writing, a theater performance as part of the 56th Heiligdomsvaart (Relics Pilgrimage) with actor Frank Lammers.
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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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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.
During the cycling route, you can enjoy the results of history
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