Holiday apartment in Bemelen: nature, trails and tranquil places

Holiday apartment in Bemelen: nature, trails and tranquil places

Bemelen combines a distinctive natural landscape with hiking trails, tranquil places and destinations in the surrounding area. When choosing a holiday apartment in Bemelen, you can consider whether you want your days to be shaped primarily by a hike, a guided excursion, observing nature or a peaceful cultural stop. The route, the landscape around the Bemelerberg and special places such as the Spirituele Stiltetuin offer different highlights for your stay.

Bemelerberg and Groeve ’t Rooth

The Bemelerberg is a valuable nature reserve. The natural area on and around the Bemelerberg is home to rare butterflies. Groeve ’t Rooth also represents an unusual combination of landscape history and nature: after marl quarrying ended, it was transformed into a unique natural landscape and designated a protected natural monument. Plant and animal species that are rare in the Netherlands can be found there, including the yellow-bellied toad.

Hiking and guided insights

The Rondje Bemelen – Route van de Rijkdom is an approximately 9.5-kilometre hiking and contemplative route. It begins in Bemelen, leads through the hamlet of Berg and along the edge of Maastricht, and then returns to Bemelen. The route thus combines exercise, landscape and moments of reflection in a circular trail. Its approximate length helps you compare this tour with other day plans.

Groeve ’t Rooth is accessible only during public excursions. On these excursions, guides take visitors to places that normally remain closed and explain the marl quarrying and the natural environment. The visit therefore differs significantly from a freely accessible hike and offers a distinct perspective on the landscape.

Castles, parks and contemplation

Kasteel Geulzicht, Kasteel Geusselt, Het Sibberhuuske and Kasteel Jerusalem are castles in the vicinity of Bemelen. The Bergse Heide and Savelsbos parks are also nearby. The Eijsderbos and Bunderbos parks are located in the area around Bemelen as well. These varied destinations make it easier for you to decide whether, when planning your accommodation, you want to focus more on nature, trails or cultural impressions.

The Spirituele Stiltetuin is suitable for contemplation, inspiration and tranquillity, and provides space for a stop during the pilgrimage route. Its ornaments from Buddhist, Hindu, Celtic and Christian traditions are organically connected with nature. This place therefore complements the more active aspects of a trip with a consciously peaceful visit.

Fruit from Bemelen

The Boerderijwinkel Bemelerhof in Bemelen offers, among other things, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, apples and pears. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can also take regional produce into account as part of planning your stay.

Discover more destinations

To compare other destinations, you can view Noorbeek, Margraten, Eijsden, Eckelrade, Mesch and Gronsveld.

For the overarching travel overview: Eijsden-Margraten.