Hiking trail KR7 - Kerkrade - Cranenweyerroute

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Welcome to beautiful South Limburg and especially to the municipality of Kerkrade. This route is part of the brochure '11 walks in Eurode', which is available free of charge at the VVV Service Point in HuB Kerkrade (Theaterplein 30).

Please note: this walking route is not signposted, but can be downloaded via a special PDF or see under 'Download' under 'Print PDF'.

If you have any comments about the route, you can report them via routepunt@visitzuidlimburg.nl.

A complete hiking map with many dozens of other hiking trails in this region is easy to order via www.visitzuidlimburg.nl/webshop.

 

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Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)

Length: 10.3 km

Duration: 02h03


Total ascent: 142 m

Maximal slope: 4.27 %

Average slope: 1.38 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 142 m

Difficulty level according to the author: 3/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 6.36 km (62 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 4.97 km (48 %)

Noise pollution

Amount of traffic


Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Sint Hubertuslaan, 6467 CK Kerkrade, Nederland

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        Places of interest

        1. Villa Krichelberg

          0 · Monument
          The Roman villa Kaalheide is a Roman villa on the Krichelberg in the Kaalheide district of …
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        2. GaiaZOO

          0 · Park
          Go on a journey in one of the most beautiful zoos in the Netherlands and meet special animals. In …
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        3. Tower of Gaia

          0 · POI
          The Tower of Gaia is located in the renovated entrance area of GaiaZOO. The total height of the …
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        4. Erenstein Castle

          0 · Castle
          Erenstein Castle is beautifully situated in the Anstel valley in Kerkrade and around it is a …
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        5. New Ehrenstein

          0 · POI
          The imposing Nieuw Ehrenstein farm is located on the western slope of the Anstel valley near …
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        6. Anstel Valley

          0 · River
          Walking along the only reservoir in the Netherlands is possible in the Anstel valley. This …
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        7. Laura Coal Mine

          0 · POI
          The Laura coal mine was owned by the Belgian mining company Société des Charbonnages Réunis Laura …
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        8. Hopel

          0 · Chapel
          During the growth period of the mines, there is a need for good housing for the miners. The mine …
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        9. Strijthagerbeek valley

          0 · Natural area
          It is particularly relaxing to walk along the fish ponds in the Strijthagerbeek valley. Small and …
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        10. Artland Landgraaf

          0 · Museum
          Artland is an international art centre located in the Strijthagen complex. Exhibitions and musical …
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        11. Strijthagen Castle

          0 · Castle
          The castle dates from the thirteenth century. The current castle dates from the eighteenth century …
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        12. Family amusement park Mondo Verde Landgraaf

          0 · Park
          Family park Mondo Verde is open 365 days a year and guarantees a lot of fun and entertainment! …
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        13. Bike Trail Strijthagen

          0 · Park
          Around Park Strijthagen, MTB club Discovery has built a public training course for mountain bikers …
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        14. Orange-Nassau II

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          The Oranje-Nassau II opens its doors in 1904. The mine is still called 'Mijn Carl', after the mine …
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        15. Superintendent's houses and engineer's house Strijthagerweg

          0 · Monument
          Running a coal mine requires highly skilled workers in addition to many miners. Of course, they …
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        16. OVS building Oranje-Nassau II with staff residence and mining school

          0 · Monument
          "My honour can be relied upon. I want to be faithful to God, parents, leader, and country. I want …
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        17. Megaland Exploitation BV

          0 · POI
          Megaland offers space for the most diverse large and small events such as Pinkpop, Pinkpop, …
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        18. Wilhelmina State Mine

          0 · POI
          State mine Wilhelmina was put into operation in 1906. It is the first state mine. That is why he …
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        19. Wilhelminaberg monument at Staircase

          0 · POI
          At first glance, you wouldn't expect this 'mountain' in hilly South Limburg to have been created …
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        20. Wilhelminaberg Landgraaf

          0 · Monument
          The most literal highlight of Landgraaf is the Wilhelminaberg, which appears on the horizon far …
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        21. Shaft wheel Wilhelminaberg

          0 · Monument
          On the initiative of former miner Theo van de Wetering, a monument has been placed here, on the …
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        22. Adventure Valley Landgraaf

          0 · Park
          Adventure Valley Landgraaf is one of the largest climbing parks in Europe and covers an area of …
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        23. Memorial Chapel of the Miners

          0 · POI
          In 1969, the Wilhelmina State Mine was the second state mine to close its doors for good. Since …
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        24. OVS/TVS building Wilhelmina State Mine

          1 · POI
          In 1956, a site at the Wilhelmina State Mine, at the foot of the spoil heap, was cleared for the …
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        25. Park Gravenrode

          0 · POI
          In recent years, the former mining area on the border of Kerkrade and Landgraaf has been …
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        26. Restaurant Pirandello

          0 · Eat & Drink
          Italian cuisine and craftsmanship.
          Restaurant Pirandello in Landgraaf is known for its authentic …
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        27. Luigi's Restaurant & Bar

          0 · Eat & Drink
          Luigi's Restaurant & Bar is a unique lunch and drinks location in the nature of Parkstad. The …
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        28. Botanical Garden Kerkrade

          0 · Garden
          The botanical garden was designed in 1939 by the landscape architect John Bergmans on behalf of …
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        Routes nearby

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        Villa Krichelberg
        GaiaZOO
        Tower of Gaia
        Erenstein Castle
        New Ehrenstein
        Anstel Valley
        Laura Coal Mine
        Hopel
        Strijthagerbeek valley
        Artland Landgraaf
        Strijthagen Castle
        Family amusement park Mondo Verde Landgraaf
        Bike Trail Strijthagen
        Orange-Nassau II
        Superintendent's houses and engineer's house Strijthagerweg
        OVS building Oranje-Nassau II with staff residence and mining school
        Megaland Exploitation BV
        Wilhelmina State Mine
        Wilhelminaberg monument at Staircase
        Wilhelminaberg Landgraaf
        Shaft wheel Wilhelminaberg
        Adventure Valley Landgraaf
        Memorial Chapel of the Miners
        OVS/TVS building Wilhelmina State Mine
        Park Gravenrode
        Restaurant Pirandello
        Luigi's Restaurant & Bar
        Botanical Garden Kerkrade
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