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Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Geulhem Cave Dwellings and Geulhemmer Quarry

Valkenburg Aan De Geul

Geulhem Cave Dwellings and Geulhemmer Quarry

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Geulhem Cave Dwellings and Geulhemmer Quarry

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Location: Valkenburg Aan De Geul, Limburg, Netherlands

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Niek 🇳🇱

October 28, 2024

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The Geulhemmerberg is a hill in the Heuvelland region, located in Valkenburg aan de Geul in the south of the Dutch province of Limburg.

The Geulhemmerberg is known for its Geulhem Rock Dwellings and the Geulhem Quarry.
nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geulhemmerberg

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Mike

November 7, 2025

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On the edge of Geulhem, in the marlstone along the Geul River, lie the unique rock dwellings carved into the soft marlstone. These dwellings were inhabited for centuries by laborers and stonemasons working in the nearby Geulhem quarry. Today, they represent a remarkable piece of Limburg history where nature and human craftsmanship converge. The area exudes tranquility and mystery, with the scent of damp marl and the gentle sound of the stream in the background.

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Alex Hanf

May 8, 2026

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Inhabited until 1931, with spartan furnishings and rent of only 4 cents/month. The Geulhemmergroeve is a 25 km long underground tunnel system.
The cave dwellings arose out of necessity: stonecutter …

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Elevation 90 m

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Tuesday 25 August

26°C

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38 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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