Fietsroute - Diep in de subtropische Krijtzee

Fietsroute - Diep in de subtropische Krijtzee

On this cycle route around Mount St Pieter (Sint-Pietersberg) and the Belgian border town of Riemst, you will discover dizzying deep quarries, high hills and a lot of hidden cultural history. The soil of the quarries consists of limestone, once formed in the ancient Cretaceous Sea. Maastricht’s limestone appeared to be less suitable as a building material, but found its niche as a key ingredient in the massive cement industry. It Is fascinating how the limestone quarries have also served as an eagle-owl reserve, a hiding place for Rembrandt’s Night Watch, and impressive defence works. Start at the car park of St Pieter’s Fort (Luikerweg 71a, Maastricht). 

Start- and endpoint

Sint Pietersberg-noord, 6212 Maastricht, Limburg

Type of itinerary

Cycle route

Distance

33.2 km

Junctions lists

411 - 401 - 402 - 405 - 432 - 569 - 80 - 402 - 401 - 12 - 411
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