Valkenburg Castle Route: Schaloen, Sint Gerlach and Hoensbroek
- The Netherlands
- Limburg
- Valkenburg
- 38.68 km (Approximately 02:16 u)
- Cycling route 2147882
Valkenburg Castle Route: Schaloen, Sint Gerlach and Hoensbroek
- The Netherlands
- Limburg
- Valkenburg
- 38.68 km (Approximately 02:16 u)
- Cycling route 2147882
Your route starts at Camping Valkenburg - Maastricht. The rectangular Schaloen Castle was built of marl and originally dates from the 14th century. In 1894, the castle was thoroughly restored in neo-Gothic style by architect Pierre Cuypers. The Schaloensmolen was a ban mill, where local residents were obliged to have their grain milled. The mill took its current form in 1700. Then you cycle through Ingendael: a wonderfully quiet nature reserve with flower-rich grasslands through which the Geul meanders. You have a beautiful view of Sint Gerlach Castle. Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. There was a motte on this site as early as around 1225. Due to its strategic location between Maastricht, Aachen and Cologne, this original castle developed into the largest castle between the Maas and the Rhine.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camping Valkenburg - Maastricht (Stoepertweg, 6301 WP, Valkenburg, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
35 | 35 (Valkenburg, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.13 km |
90 | 90 (6336AT, Hulsberg, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 3.26 km |
56 | 56 (Houtstraat, 6343BL, Voerendaal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 5.49 km |
36 | 36 (Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 6.29 km |
39 | 39 (Valkenburg, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 9.19 km |
Pause places
Camping Valkenburg - Maastricht
Stoepertweg 5
6301 WP Valkenburg
https://www.camping-valkenburg.com/
Camping Valkenburg - Maastricht (Camping De Bron) is a child-friendly campsite in the south of Limburg, less than 2 km from the tourist town of Valkenburg aan de Geul. The campsite is located in the middle of the beautiful hills, on the edge of the Ravensbosch. Discover the new rental accommodations at Camping Valkenburg-Maastricht: a Chalet or Pipowagen with all comfort! From here you can make beautiful walking and cycling trips through the Limburg countryside. Picking up a terrace in Valkenburg is also a piece of cake!
Sights
Kasteel Hoensbroek
The oldest, largest and perhaps most beautiful castle in the Netherlands is definitely worth a visit. Because it is so well preserved, you get a good picture of medieval life. The castle does contain more than 60 halls and other rooms. Get lost through secret corridors and join the knights' hall. Castle Hoensbroek is a real party for children! Dressed up as knights and masters, they storm the castle.
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