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Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

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Limburg

Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

Moderate

4.7

(195)

592

hikers

Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

04:02

14.9km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Geuldal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Bridge over the Geul at Schaloen Castle and the Three Statues

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Beautiful avenue after crossing this bridge over the Geul. Photogenic and stately.

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3.99 km

Geul River

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The Geul is a river of approximately 58 km that rises in Germany and flows into the Maas at Meerssen. It flows meandering through South Limburg along places such as …

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6.48 km

Ancient Pollard Willows

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A wonderfully winding narrow hiking trail with new views every time.

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6.77 km

Gerendal Valley

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The Gerendal is one of the most beautiful valleys in South Limburg. Here take the unpaved path at the edge of the forest. Much quieter than the bigger road in the middle.

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11.4 km

A wonderful location to completely unwind. A place to hit the pause button and make a beautiful memory of what is happening in your field of view. You also have a beautiful panoramic view of Old Valkenburg

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11.7 km

View of Geuldal and Schaloen Castle

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In good weather you have a beautiful panoramic view.

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12.4 km

Winding Forest Steps in Valkenburg

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Put your calves to the test with these idyllic steps through the forest!

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14.1 km

Historic Center of Valkenburg

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Valkenburg is a well-known city in the province of Limburg. That was once a fortified town. The special ruin of Valkenburg Castle towers high above the hill. It is the …

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14.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

4.61 km

1.78 km

1.41 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

6.06 km

2.59 km

2.03 km

1.78 km

1.68 km

726 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

22°C

17°C

80 %

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Comments

June 26, 2023,Brug over de Geul – Mooie laan Rondje vanuit Valkenburg

Walk through the Gerendal famous for its orchids, unfortunately too late. But it remains a beautiful area, bird sounds and croaking frogs in the pools. Just before Sibbe church village high up I descend towards Valkenburg. Enter the Geuldal via a sunken road blocked by a large lime tree. Valkenburg a disaster what a tourist situation quickly. Back into the …

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October 29, 2022,Uitzicht over de Geulvallei – Uitzicht over Oud-Valkenburg Rondje vanuit Valkenburg

Nice route, but unfortunately the last part is closed.

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August 15, 2023,VALKENBURG (Pays-Bas - Zuid Limburg). Château Schaloen - La Gueule.

Departure: parking (paid at moderate price) from Valkenburg station. Very nice hike. At the beginning we follow the Mouth. Lets discover part of the charming medieval town of Valkenburg. At Schin op Geul beautiful Schaloen castle in neo-Gothic style, rebuilt in 1656. Nearby watermill for grinding grain (an obligation for the inhabitants of the surroundings of the castle in the …

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May 30, 2023,🇱🇺🇱🇺Valkenburg

Class round with many beautiful paths and great views.
I can only recommend.

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May 28, 2022,Gerendal, gebaseerd op 789. Schin op Geul

Very nice route! Route 789 from the walking guide South Limburg has been extended by a few km to include the orchid garden in the Gerendal. Started at a quiet parking lot, first had lunch at hotel Salden (recommended!), and at the end of the route also stopped here for ice cream.

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July 9, 2022,Schin op Geul en Gerendal🌾

Even more walking pleasure and pies in this walking Mecca..
A sunny and varied walk with something about Twan Huys and family history during and after the walk.. 🍹

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Geul River – Gerendal Valley loop from Valkenburg

Bridge over the Geul at Schaloen Castle and the Three Statues

Geul River

Ancient Pollard Willows

Gerendal Valley

Rest bench under old beech

View of Geuldal and Schaloen Castle

Winding Forest Steps in Valkenburg

Historic Center of Valkenburg

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