Cauberg, Oud-Valkenburg

Name: Cauberg
Address: Oud-Valkenburg, Netherlands

#4 among attractions in Oud-Valkenburg

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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The Cauberg is a hill in Valkenburg aan de Geul, a town in the southern part of the Netherlands. The hill played an important role in the early development of tourism in Valkenburg. Today, several major tourist attractions are situated on or nearby Cauberg. The hill's fame is mainly due to the many cycling races and championships that were held here. The length of the climb is around 1,200 metres, with a maximum grade of 12%. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°51'37"N, 5°49'24"E

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Oud-Valkenburg Netherlands

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Cauberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: De Valkenier, Valkenburg Castle, Fluweelengrot, Gemeentegrot.

0.5 miN
Theme park, Amusement park, Playground
De Valkenier, Oud-Valkenburg
14 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Oud-Valkenburg, in the southern province of Limburg, Netherlands, lies a charming destination that promises a day full of fun and excitement for families and children: De Valkenier. This delightful amusement park, known for its...
~1820 ftE
Forts and castles
Valkenburg Castle, Oud-Valkenburg
9 min walk • Valkenburg Castle is a ruined castle in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands. It is unique in the Netherlands in that it is the only castle in the country built on a hill. The castle is listed in the top hundred of Dutch cultural monuments.
~1660 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Historical place
Fluweelengrot, Oud-Valkenburg
8 min walk • The Velvet Cave is a corridor system in the Dutch municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul. It was created by marl mining. The historic corridor system is located on the Daalhemerweg and is open for tours.
~1460 ftNE
Cave, Historical and heritage tours, Park
Gemeentegrot, Oud-Valkenburg
8 min walk • The Gemeentegrot, Gemeentegroeve, Gemeentegroef or Valkenburgergroeve in the Dutch Limburg town of Valkenburg is a limestone quarry, where marl was extracted until the 1950s.
0.4 miN
Watermill
Kruitmolen, Oud-Valkenburg
10 min walk • The Kruitmolen is a watermill located on the Plenkertstraat 82 in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands. Build in 1820 along the Geul river, the watermill functioned as powder mill until 1851 and temporarily became a paper mill between 1875 and 1884.
~1330 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Lourdesgrot, Oud-Valkenburg
7 min walk • The Lourdes Grotto is a religious monument located on the Cauberg in Valkenburg in the Dutch province of Limburg.
~1870 ftN
50°51'55"N • 5°49'17"E
Romeinse katakomben, Oud-Valkenburg
10 min walk • Historical place, History museum, Museum
~1640 ftN
50°51'52"N • 5°49'33"E
Openluchttheater Valkenburg, Oud-Valkenburg
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1610 ftE
50°51'41"N • 5°49'48"E
Groeve onder de Kabelbaan, Oud-Valkenburg
8 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
0.9 miS
50°50'54"N • 5°49'4"E
asp adventure, Valkenburg aan de Geul
22 min walk • Bike tours, Tours, Outdoor activities

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Which popular attractions are close to Cauberg?

Nearby attractions include Lourdesgrot, Oud-Valkenburg (7 min walk), Gemeentegrot, Oud-Valkenburg (8 min walk), Groeve onder de Kabelbaan, Oud-Valkenburg (8 min walk), Openluchttheater Valkenburg, Oud-Valkenburg (8 min walk).