New walking network 'Knopen Lopen' launches in Eijsden-Margraten with flint-themed routes
Residents and visitors of Eijsden-Margraten can now explore the region’s prehistoric flint heritage through the newly launched 'Knopen Lopen' walking network. The routes, starting at Kasteel Mheer, offer a unique way to discover local history while enjoying the outdoors.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Knopen Lopen network |
| Municipality | Eijsden-Margraten |
| Launch Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Featured Walk | Traces of flint around Mheer |
| Starting Point | Kasteel Mheer |
| Route Length | Two loops (can be combined for a longer walk) |
| Key Locations | Mheer, Banholt, Mesch, Libeek |
| Organizer | Visit Zuid-Limburg |
| Brochure Presented By | Hanneke van Eijndhoven (Director, Visit Zuid-Limburg) |
| Received By | Alderman Nadine Steijns-Huids |
The municipality of Eijsden-Margraten plays a key role in promoting local tourism and cultural heritage by supporting initiatives like 'Knopen Lopen.' Visit Zuid-Limburg, the regional tourism organization, collaborates with municipalities to develop recreational routes that highlight the area’s unique history and landscapes.
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Launch of the Knopen Lopen network in the municipality of Eijsden-Margraten
On Friday, March 27, Hanneke van Eijndhoven, director of Visit Zuid-Limburg, presented the brochure ‘Sporen van vuursteen rondom Mheer’ (Traces of flint around Mheer) to Alderman Nadine Steijns-Huids at Kasteel Mheer.
This walk has been mapped out along the new ‘Knopen Lopen’ network in the municipality, marking the local launch of the Knopen Lopen initiative. The walk itself consists of two sections, both starting and ending at Kasteel Mheer, allowing it to be combined into a longer walk.
Traces of flint around Mheer
These flint walking routes in Eijsden-Margraten take you along traces of flint around Mheer, Banholt, Mesch and Libeek. Following walking junctions, you follow the story of flint in two loops: from its formation to its extraction and use in homes and tools.
More information about ‘Traces of flint around Mheer’ and ‘Knopen Lopen in Zuid-Limburg’: