80 Jaar bevrijdingsroute Zuid-Limburg

On 12 September 1944, the liberation of the Netherlands during WWII, began in Zuid-Limburg, in the village of Mesch (municipality Eijsden-Margraten). This cycle tour takes you along a number of impressive places that are related to the war and liberation of Zuid-Limburg. En route, you will enjoy some fabulous views.

The starting point of this cycle route is in the centre of Margraten (Amerikaplein), just a stone’s throw away from the American cemetery. This is the only American cemetery in The Netherlands. Over 8000 soldiers that died in the war, many from the US 30th Infantry Division (nicknamed Old Hickory) have found their last resting place here. The endless rows of white crosses are overwhelming. Take your time to look around and take it all in. After that, you will continue your cycle route and head for Valkenburg and Beek.