Schaloen Castle – Valkenburg on the Geul loop from Valkenburg
Schaloen Castle – Valkenburg on the Geul loop from Valkenburg
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Schaloen Castle – Valkenburg on the Geul loop from Valkenburg
02:46
43.5km
450m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
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Geuldal
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.37 km
Historic Centre of Valkenburg
Highlight • Historical Site
In winter, charming Christmas markets are held in two spacious caves and throughout the town center.
Absolutely worth seeing!
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3.21 km
Schaloen Castle
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The very first building from the twelfth century burned down completely in the sixteenth century. The outbuildings, stables and barns date from the eighteenth century.
After the French occupation, the castle was given its current appearance with the western tower and staircase tower during a restoration by architect Pierre Cuypers in 1894.
Tip! If you look into the moat from the large stone bridge, you will definitely see a lot of carp swimming…
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11.6 km
Gulpen Marketsquare
Highlight • Cafe
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14.1 km
Gulperberg climb
Highlight • Climb
However, the view from the top is fantastic.
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16.7 km
Mechelen Village Center
Highlight • Settlement
In 2001, Mechelen had 1210 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.24 km², and contained 481 residences.
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20.1 km
De Smidse Hotel, Inn & Apartments
Highlight • Restaurant
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40.4 km
Sibberhuuske
Highlight • Historical Site
This castle courtyard was one of the first inhabited buildings on the Margraten plateau. It is known to be even older due to a mention from the end of the fourteenth century, the cellars from the sixteenth century and the fact that the Spanish Duke Alva confiscated it in 1570. The castle courtyard is largely built with natural materials such as marble and brick. Despite a serious fire in 1935, the northwest wing, entrance gate and fountain are still original.
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42.8 km
Valkenburg on the Geul
Highlight • Settlement
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43.5 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.0 km
17.4 km
4.44 km
1.59 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
35.2 km
4.71 km
2.30 km
670 m
598 m
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Elevation
Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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