The Mergeland Route: Motorbiking in South Limburg

One of the most beautiful routes to ride in the Netherlands is the Mergelland Route. If you’re looking for a bit of challenging motorcycling in the Netherlands, then the South Limburg countryside is the place for you. The big advantage of this 113-kilometre-long Mergelland Route is that you don’t have to travel far to get there. So you don’t need to plan it weeks in advance. All you need is a day off (or two) and some pleasant motorcycling weather. There are, however, a few things you need to bear in mind if you’re going to ride this route. What are they? You can read about them below.

Choose a sensible time for your motorbike ride

The Mergeland Route isn’t just very popular with motorcyclists. Many car drivers, cyclists, Nordic walkers and other users are also fond of this stretch of tarmac through the Limburg countryside. If you want to enjoy a smooth ride, it’s worth choosing the right time of day. At the weekend in particular, it’s a good idea to get up early and set off on your motorbike in good time, so you can avoid the bulk of the crowds. During the week, the route is usually a little less busy and you can generally make better progress.

Enter the Mergeland Route into your sat-nav

Although the Mergelland Route is relatively well signposted by the brown ANWB signs along the road, you might occasionally miss one. This is because the signs are sometimes at different heights. You should therefore also enter the route into your sat-nav. This will also make it easier for you to choose your own starting point. Many people follow the Mergelland Route exactly as it’s mapped out, but by taking a slightly different route at times, you can avoid some of the crowds.

The Mergeland Route with an overnight stay

Can’t get enough of riding your motorbike along the Mergelland Route, or are you perhaps heading on from South Limburg to the Eifel or the Ardennes? If so, it’s nice to have a lovely place to stay overnight in Limburg. 

If you bear the above in mind, your trip along the Mergeland Route is sure to be a success!