WML - Schinveldse forests

A relatively unknown green pearl on the border: the Schinveld forests. In some places, seepage water comes to the surface through two thick impermeable clay layers in the soil. Nature offers protection for drinking water sources and helps to keep the groundwater as clean as possible.

This cycle route crosses national borders and partly follows the contours of the groundwater protection area. In that area are the various water extraction wells and the pumping station where the groundwater is purified through, among other things, marble filtration.

Enjoy this bike ride. So enjoy responsibly. That means:

• stay on roads and paths;
• do not damage plants;
• take rubbish with you;
• keep the dog on a leash and pick up the poop.

Find out where your water comes from at limburgsdrinkwater.nl .