179616 Cycling past Limburg castles

Around Valkenburg you drive through the picturesque Heuvelland. An ideal trip for a varied day out in one of the most beautiful regions of the Netherlands.

Gulpen
In this region you can fully enjoy the characteristic atmosphere that gives you the feeling of being on holiday abroad for a day. You will see monumental half-timbered houses, idyllic stream valleys and sloped forests. In Gulpen you will pass the St. Peter's Church. Originally this was located a little further along your route. All that remains of this centuries-old predecessor is the striking church tower, which is also used as a defensive structure.

Oud-Valkenburg is a picturesque hamlet on the Geul. Here you will see, among other things, the eleventh-century John the Baptist Church, one of the oldest churches in this region. Near Voerendaal you will pass Puth Castle, which is located behind an impressive castle farm.

Directions

#	Description	Distance
	Groenpark Simpelveld (Kruinweg, 6369 TZ, Simpelveld, Limburg, The Netherlands)	0.00 km
89	89 (6369WE, Simpelveld, Limburg, The Netherlands)	0.78 km
87	87 (6286AB, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands)	6.81 km
86	86 (6286AA, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands)	8.14 km
85	85 (6271NT, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands)	10.03 km
	Brasserie Amuseer (Marchierstraat, 6321 AK, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands)	12.77 km

Pause places

Groenpark Simpelveld

Kruinweg 1
6369 TZ Simpelveld
http://www.groenparksimpelveld.nl

Groenpark Simpelveld is located in the middle of the rolling South Limburg landscape. Have a nice night's sleep in one of the bungalows and be awakened in the morning by the sound of chirping birds. You can enjoy a delicious Burgundian snack and drink at the associated restaurant. Are you taking a walk or a bike ride in the area and do you need a moment of rest? Then take a well-deserved break in the restaurant and enjoy the sun on the terrace. If you want to eat a bite, you can choose from all kinds of dishes that are often made with delicious regional products.

Brasserie Amuseer

Marchierstraat 11
6321 AK Gulpen-Wittem
http://www.brasserieamuseer.nl

Brasserie Amuseer is centrally located in the beautiful village of Wijlre, an ideal starting point for beautiful cycling and walking routes in this beautiful part of South Limburg. You can easily park and start here. Enjoy the delicious meals served here or enjoy a delicious specialty beer on the cozy terrace.

Sights

Kasteel Cortenbach

1
6367 GE Voerendaal

Cortenbach Castle is one of the five castles in Voerendaal. The castle is located northeast of Voerendaal and is not open to the public. Today it is a beautiful castle farm, of which the striking corner tower alone is worth a look. The atmosphere of yesteryear has lingered here. The current castle is made up of the remains of the original medieval fortress.

Print this route

Font size

Route options

Map options

Cycling past Limburg castles