Mechelderbeek Crossing – Row of poplars on Karstraat loop from Simpelveld

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Simpelveld

Mechelderbeek Crossing – Row of poplars on Karstraat loop from Simpelveld

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Mechelderbeek Crossing – Row of poplars on Karstraat loop from Simpelveld

01:43

27.3km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 16, 2026

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3.36 km

Schulsbergerweg (Kruisberg Southeast)

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Descend or climb on the alternative side of the Kruisberg: the Schulsbergerweg. Not all of you go up (or down) on the Kruisberg, but if possible choose the alternative road …

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6.73 km

Mechelderbeek Crossing

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Beautiful part of Limburg and the start of a long climb

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11.1 km

Gulperberg climb

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The ascent to the Gulperberg is an impressive 14% from this side.
However, the view from the top is fantastic.

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14.4 km

From here you can actually say that you will work up a sweat. Because now things are looking up.
The Selzerbeek is about 13 kilometers long from its source near Aachen to its confluence with Gulpen in the Göhl.

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15.6 km

Den Schepper Cross at Kruisberg

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At this intersection on the Kruisberg we find a field cross under an oak with the inscription: “Eert den Schepper”. Next to it a monumental stone, which bears the text: …

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15.7 km

Row of poplars on Karstraat

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Here you will find the Tuscany of South Limburg: a photogenic row of poplars on top of the ridge. The Karstraat leads over this ridge with a beautiful view; first …

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19.9 km

Miljoenenlijn Railway Bridge Crossing

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The Zuid-Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij is a foundation that operates the steam train service on the railway line between Kerkrade and Schin op Geul, a tourist railway, under the museum name …

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