A trip in the surroundings of Val-Meer
Bassenge, Wallonia, Belgium
Cycling route: 135140
Provided by: Groots Genieten
27.0 km
01:35 h
476 kcal
144 m
Description
You can make beautiful trips in the area between Maastricht and Liège. It's high time to get on your bike to discover the surroundings of Eben-Emael, Sluizen and Val-Meer. Here you will find quarries, fortresses and traces from times long past.
Quarries in Eben-Emael
Wonck is the starting point of this route. Near this village you will find Eben-Emael, which is known for the many quarries you will find there. The largest quarry is located on the west side of the village. This quarry has an area of no less than 220 hectares. The 1,800 tons of marl extracted here are transported daily to the cement factory in Lixhe. Furthermore, Eben-Emael is home to the largest fortress in Belgium, which is an impressive sight.
Traces of the past
The route also leads you past Val-Meer. A flint ax dating from prehistoric times was found here, indicating that the area has been inhabited for a long time. Many traces of a Roman settlement were also excavated. Val-Meer is located in Dry Haspengouw. Characteristic of this region is the marl in the subsoil and the presence of marl quarries. On the road to Herderen is the Meerberg, which is no less than 113 meters high. This is a characteristic element in the landscape.
Quarries in Eben-Emael
Wonck is the starting point of this route. Near this village you will find Eben-Emael, which is known for the many quarries you will find there. The largest quarry is located on the west side of the village. This quarry has an area of no less than 220 hectares. The 1,800 tons of marl extracted here are transported daily to the cement factory in Lixhe. Furthermore, Eben-Emael is home to the largest fortress in Belgium, which is an impressive sight.
Traces of the past
The route also leads you past Val-Meer. A flint ax dating from prehistoric times was found here, indicating that the area has been inhabited for a long time. Many traces of a Roman settlement were also excavated. Val-Meer is located in Dry Haspengouw. Characteristic of this region is the marl in the subsoil and the presence of marl quarries. On the road to Herderen is the Meerberg, which is no less than 113 meters high. This is a characteristic element in the landscape.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
432 | 432 (4690, Bassenge, Wallonia, Belgium) | 0.00 km | |
407 | 407 (4690, Bassenge, Wallonia, Belgium) | 3.59 km | |
114 | 114 (3700, Tongeren, Flanders, Belgium) | 10.75 km | |
87 | 87 (3770, Riemst, Flanders, Belgium) | 13.95 km | |
569 | 569 (3770, Riemst, Flanders, Belgium) | 20.37 km | |
80 | 80 (3770, Riemst, Flanders, Belgium) | 21.16 km |
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