Graften

In South Limburg some vegetated slopes have a kind of terrace structure, the so-called grafts. Hikers recognize grafts as distinct 'kinks' in an ascending or descending slope. It is not yet entirely agreed how they originated. They may be remnants of arable farming by the first farmers of South Limburg, the Bandkeramiekers.

It can also be naturally formed limestone or a remnant of medieval grape growing. The same types of trees and plants usually grow in grafts, such as oak trees, walnut trees, hazelnut bushes, berry bushes and all kinds of herbs. The formation of the tombs remains a geological mystery for the time being; unique for the South Limburg landscape!

Want to know more about geological treasures? VVV Zuid-Limburg has published a walking map with the name 'Geological treasures in the Geuldal'. This is available at the Tourist Information Offices.