Hotels in Sint Geertruid: Wine Route and Savelsbos

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Those choosing Sint Geertruid as a destination can shape their stay around a range of themes: the slopes and old deciduous trees of the Savelsbos, a wine route with information about winemaking, or church and mining history. Depending on your focus, different places and themes will take centre stage in your trip planning.

Scenery and walks

The Savelsbos is a narrow forested hillside area between Sint Geertruid and Rijckholt. Steep slopes and old deciduous trees characterise the forest; from several spots, you can enjoy views across the hilly landscape of South Limburg. This distinctive woodland setting sits alongside the churches and wine theme of the route. The Ommetje Segietere is a 4.5 km walking route. Its length gives you a specific point of reference for planning.

Wine route and Wijndomein D’Hunes

The Wijngaarden wandeling Savelsbos is an 11 km wine route that passes through Sint Geertruid, Gronsveld and Eckelrade. In terms of distance, it is the more extensive walking option compared with the 4.5 km Ommetje Segietere; it also offers a different theme, with a focus on wine. Information boards along the way explain grape varieties, the production process and the characteristics of the wines. The route ends at Wijndomein D’Hunes, Dorpstraat 18D, in the centre of Sint Geertruid. The winery is located in an authentic carré-style farmhouse dating from 1859 and produces eleven Limburg wines using traditional methods. Production details may change over time. D’Hunes has authentic tasting rooms offering regional products, Limburg beer and Limburg vlaai. The wine theme therefore ranges from information along the route to a specific winery with a historic setting.

Churches and flint mine

The church architecture provides specific historical points of reference. The Sint-Gertrudiskerk in Sint Geertruid dates from around 1400 and is a Rijksmonument. The R.K. church at Eindstraat 2 is built entirely of marl. The excursion to the prehistoric Rijckholt flint mine offers a glimpse into another period. During the excursion, visitors can look into the mine through a visitor tunnel, while a guide explains the site. The excursion covers the landscape, history, geology and archaeology of the Meuse Valley and the hilly landscape of South Limburg. This places the mine in a broader regional context: the landscape and archaeology are also part of the picture, alongside the site itself.

A different route by bike

The Sint Geertruid MTB-route is designated as a gravel bike route and is 31.2 km long. This offers a different activity from the two walking routes: the Ommetje Segietere covers 4.5 km, while the Wijngaarden wandeling is 11 km. When choosing between them, consider the format as well as the distance. Route details may change; check them before setting off.

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