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Heuvelland Grand Tour

By car · Full day ~65 km

Heuvelland Grand Tour

A castle ruin, a war cemetery, hilltop panoramas and a brewery — the hill country's greatest hits in one loop.

This drive strings together the viewpoints and landmarks that define the Heuvelland. Distances are short — nothing is more than fifteen minutes apart — so the day flows at strolling pace. Finish with a tasting at Gulpener (designate a driver, or swap the tasting for vlaai).

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  1. 1

    Valkenburg Castle Ruins

    Valkenburg · €€

    Climb the only hilltop castle ruin in the country before the coaches arrive.

  2. 2

    Netherlands American Cemetery

    Margraten · €

    Allow an unhurried hour — the visitor centre is excellent.

  3. 3

    Gulp Valley Viewpoint

    Slenaken · €

    Slow down through the Gulp valley; stop at the viewpoint bench.

  4. 4

    Camerig Viewpoint

    Epen · €

    The classic Geul valley panorama — best light before noon or after five.

  5. 5

    Wijngaard St. Martinus

    Vijlen · €€€

    Optional vineyard stop in Vijlen for a Dutch-wine surprise.

  6. 6

    Three-Country Point

    Vaals · €

    Stand in three countries; the labyrinth is worth it if kids are along.

  7. 7

    Wittem Monastery

    Wittem · €

    A calm rococo pause on the road back.

  8. 8

    Gulpener Brewery Tour

    Gulpen · €€

    Finish with a brewery tour and tasting in Gulpen.

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