5 Bik en bike routes in Limburg
Cycling and eating: in Limburg those things come together naturally. In all parts of the province you will find fine cycling routes with a high culinary character. The number of options is large, so we have already done some preliminary work for you. Discover culinary Limburg on two wheels, with these 5 routes!
Tasting in South Limburg
South Limburg is a Burgundian Valhalla. Every city and every village has a good restaurant. The terraces, often with beautiful views, are reminiscent of Tuscany or - in this case of Maastricht - of Montmartre in Paris. So if you want to have lunch while cycling, you have plenty of choice in South Limburg. The 54.3-kilometre cycle route is entirely devoted to beer and regional products. From Gulpen you cycle towards Wallonia; the French-speaking border region of Belgium. You will pass the Gulpener Brewery, where you can enjoy a beer with local regional products, such as sour meat, potato bread and trout, in the brewing room. In the Walloon Val Dieu you can opt for the famous abbey beer, with accompanying cheese at Le Casse-Croûte de l'Abbaye. You can also taste meat from cows from the region. Great choice for lunch! Via The Plank, Slenaken and Beutenaken you finally cycle back to Gulpen.
Wine after beer gives fun!
Okay, maybe after the beer route you shouldn't immediately switch to wine. But if you are looking for a beautiful culinary cycle route with a little more cachet, then this wine route through South Limburg is for you. On this rather tough cycling route of 75 kilometers around Vaals, you will discover estates where vineyards dominate the picture. You will pass Wijngoed Fromberg, Domein Holset, Wijngaard Kruisboom, Wittemer Wijngoed Wahlwiller and Wijndomein St. Martinus. In between you can enjoy a delicious meal. At Brasserie Amuseer in Wijlre, for example, or hotel-restaurant Uit de Kunst in Vijlen. This village, under the smoke of Vaals, is also the start and end point of the Wine Route.
Enjoyment along the Maas
The Maasland wine route takes you through the flat landscape of Central Limburg. Several vineyards alternate in this area formed by the Meuse. You cycle partly through Belgian and Dutch Limburg. Feeling hungry on the go? Then you don't have to be afraid. The bike tour has a lot of hidden gems on the menu. Along the way you pass small cozy terraces that alternate with Michelin star restaurants and restaurants that were awarded a Bib gourmand by Gault Millau. You can even book a tour at most wineries. The cycle route is 65 kilometers and can be followed via junctions, which are also suitable for cyclists who do not have much experience.
Explore Peel & Maas
Bicycle tour of 72 kilometers through the Land of Peel en Maas. Cycling through small villages with cozy terraces. Endless fields where you can sometimes just buy fresh fruit and vegetables on the side of the road. Good food at the nicest restaurants. Charge your e-bike for free while you enjoy local delicacies and products. Experience the hospitality of the Limburgers yourself during this versatile cycling tour.
The white gold from North Limburg
Asparagus is big business in North Limburg. White Gold, as the vegetable is nicknamed, is grown on a large scale in the top of our province. Especially in the vicinity of Grubbenvorst, which can rightly be called the Asparagus Village. A beautiful area for cycling and eating! Therefore follow this 39 kilometer route that starts and ends in Grubbenvorst. Bike, look and most of all; trial! The route takes you to the Asparagus and Mushroom Museum in Melderslo and through beautiful areas where you can see, taste and smell the asparagus or traces of the asparagus, especially in spring. Do not forget to stop at one of the many catering establishments that offer specialties. The route is indicated by signs with the text 'asparagus route' from Maasgaarden.
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