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Geulle aan de Maas
About the village
Geulle, named after the River Geul, is situated where the river flows toward its confluence with the Meuse at Voulwammes. In the Middle Ages, Geulle belonged to the Abbey of Kornelimünster, likely a gift from Emperor Louis the Pious when he founded the abbey in 817. A railway was constructed near the village in 1865, and the Julian Canal was dug between 1925 and 1934, both transforming the surrounding landscape. Today, Geulle is a charming riverside village where nature plays an integral role.
Available activities
Hiking
The countryside around Geulle aan de Maas is ideal for exploring on foot. You can stroll along rural paths and scenic stretches beside the Meuse, while village centres in Geulle, Bunde, and Elsloo offer a glimpse into local history. A quick ferry ride from Geulle aan de Maas also allows you to explore Uikhoven and the Oud-Rekem hiking area.
Some tips to get started:
- The Borgharen-Itteren hiking area to explore Geulle aan de Maas, encountering natural landscapes, the village centre, the Juliana Canal, and Elsloo Castle along the way.
Join a guided tour with a MaasVerkenner.
Cycling
The extensive cycling network connecting Belgium and the Netherlands allows you to plan your own route by following clearly marked junctions in both directions, setting your preferred distance and direction. Take the ferry across the Meuse at junction 17 to easily cycle across borders in Rivierpark Maasvallei.
Start your journey from junction 16 in Geulle, with parking available at the church square in Geulle aan de Maas. Use the RivierPark Maasvallei cross-border themed cycling map to plan your route.
Download the free “De Ronde van Meerssen” cycling route to discover the charming town of Meerssen and enjoy scenic paths along the Meuse in Geulle.
Points of interest
Near the ferry, you will find an ArcheoRoute marker. With the free Archeo-app , you can learn about significant archaeological discoveries from the Grensmaas Project.
- Geulle Castle (Geulderlei 1)
- De Sint-Martinuskerk (Kerkplein 2a)
- Molen van Hulsen/Onderste Molen (Snijdersberg 31)
For more information and tips, be sure to go to Visit Zuid – Limburg.