Mechelen, Valkenburg and Cadier en Keer

A hilly landscape with beautiful stream valleys, steep slopes and rich soil consisting of fertile loess, flint and limestone. This does not mean any National Landscape other than the National Landscape of South Limburg. Be amazed by the natural heritage of the 44,523 hectare area in the southernmost part of the Netherlands. Cycling through this province means cycling over hills, to peaks and valleys, from one striking place in history to the next location seems even more important. The famous tourist attraction Valkenburg is also in the area and when cycling through the area you will find sunken roads and beautiful standard orchards. Half-timbered farms, chapels and crucifixes characterize the landscape and cultural history plays an important role: processions and shooting festivals are regularly organized. The famous tourist attraction Valkenburg is by far the most famous town in the region, but you will also pass other picturesque church villages, where you get a good feeling of the outdoors in Limburg. You can also spend the night at the start and end points of the cycle route. Hotel Hoeve de Plei not only has a free parking lot, but this ideal location is in the middle of Limburg's greenery. Once you have completed the route, it is wonderful to relax on the sun-drenched terrace. The comfortable hotel rooms are all unique and decorated differently. It's nice to freshen up in the luxurious bathroom before sitting down for a bite to eat or curling up in a chair in front of the fireplace in the living room with a book. The next day you will be relaxed and fully rested to get back on your bike and explore route 123247.