Gerendal, Dry valley in Valkenburg aan de Geul and Eijsden-Margraten, Netherlands.
The Gerendal stretches through limestone formations, featuring steep slopes covered with forests and meadows intersected by walking trails through South Limburg.
The valley formation occurred during the last ice age when water erosion carved through the limestone bedrock, creating the current geological structure.
The Gerendal maintains an orchid garden where visitors can observe native Dutch orchid species in their natural environment during spring and summer months.
Access to the valley starts at Gerendalsweg parking area, connecting to a 6.2-kilometer marked trail system with red poles guiding visitors through the landscape.
Local Mergelland sheep graze the calcium-rich grasslands, maintaining the ecological balance and preventing excessive vegetation growth in the valley.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
Location: Eijsden-Margraten
GPS coordinates: 50.84080,5.85374
Latest update: March 23, 2025 21:08
Strucht
1.4 km
Berghof
1.4 km
Engwegengrub
1.3 km
Sint-Jansboskapel
1.4 km
Groeve Pruus Karel II
1.5 km
Groeve Pruus Karel I
1.3 km
Scheuldergroeve I
1.3 km
Groeve Gerendal
847 m
Groeve Essenbosch IV
1 km
Heiberggroeve
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Groeve aan de Heide
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Sint-Jansboschgroeve I
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Groeve Pruus Karel III
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Groeve in de Grindkuil
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Sint-Jansboschgroeve V
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Groeve van de Scheve Spar I
878 m
Scheuldergroeve II
1.2 km
Scheuldergroeve III
1.2 km
Sint-Jansboschgroeve III
1.2 km
Sint-Jansboschgroeve II
1.2 km
Groeve Essenbosch I
955 m
Groeve Essenbosch II
982 m
Groeve van de Scheve Spar II
932 m
Sint-Jansboschgroeve IV
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Groeve Essenbosch III
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