The area surrounding Heerlen mainly consists of inhabited areas, but you will also find beautiful green areas. For example, explore the beautiful Brunssummerheide. The forests, fens, bogs, swamps and heathlands offer a nice change from busy roads and residential areas.
From nature to built-up areas
You get on your bike on the edge of Brunssum and then cycle a bit through the Brunssumerheide. Many butterflies, reptiles and amphibians live here. Enjoy this natural beauty before you cycle into the urban area in this area. From nature you cycle to Heerlen, one of the largest municipalities in Limburg. The city mainly flourished due to mining in the 20th century. In the area around Heerlen you will find several beautiful sights that are worth seeing. For example, you will pass the Oliemolen, Strijthagen Castle in Welten and Ter Worm Castle.
Brasserie Schuttershüske
Via Oirsbeek and Hoensbroek you cycle back to the starting point on the edge of Brunssum. You can have a bite to eat and a drink here at Brasserie Schuttershüske. Take a seat on the terrace or inside the cozy brasserie and gain new energy. Would you like to explore the area further? Then try route 124256 or route 422545 and be surprised.
Fairytale castles
If you like castles, you've come to the right place in the Heerlen area. Strijthagen Castle in Welten is a rectangular building dating from the 14th century. The castle was extensively renovated, especially in the 19th century, so that it hardly resembles the original castle. This castle cannot be visited from the inside. This is the case at Ter Worm Castle. The current castle was built in the 17th century on the site of its 15th century predecessor. The castle was extensively renovated in the 20th century, because it had fallen into disrepair.