The cycle paths in Zuid-Limburg are wide and everywhere, the sign posting is perfect and the entire infrastructure is geared to the needs of cyclists. The hills and the varied landscape provide spectacular views around every bend in the road. There are fantastic views of the River Maas plains and impressive panoramas of three countries.
Cycling in Zuid-Limburg
A real cycling paradise
The Netherlands is a popular cycling holiday destination and venue for various cycling events.
Cycle route junction network
Zuid-Limburg was the first region of the Netherlands where the so-called cycle route junction network was developed for hobby cyclists. Every cyclist can plan his or her individual route with the help of the corresponding numbers that are assigned to the route, and then set off, simply following the numbers selected.
Cycle racing
The excellent cycling infrastructure offers racing cyclists ideal training opportunities, such as the many paved roads to the various hills: the Cauberg
(140 m) in Valkenburg, the Keutenberg (167 m) in the village of Schin op Geul and the Eyserbosweg (190 m) in the village of Eys. Well-known cycling events are the Amstel Gold Race and Limburgs Mooiste.
Mountain biking
Of course, Zuid-Limburg also has an extensive waymarked network of routes for mountain biking. Local mountain bike clubs have compiled the best routes for you.
On the road with an e-bike
Your bike tour in Zuid-Limburg will take you regularly uphill and downhill. On the road, nothing is as annoying as a flat battery of your e-bike, especially just before a steep incline. That's why we have compiled a comprehensive overview of charging stations for electric bikes in Zuid-Limburg.
