Land van Kalk Safari

The ‘Land van Kalk’ is an upland area close to Heerlen, which runs, roughly speaking, from the village of Voerendaal in the north to Aachen (in Germany) in the south. It is so-called because of its calciferous bedrock (Kunradersteen) which provides rich soils for the orchards and vineyards that are scattered throughout the district. It is known that the Romans used the stone for building material. It is also a habitat for special fauna and flora and lies in one of Limburg’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty. During the safari you will find out lots more about the Land van Kalk! The safari will conclude at the Kunradersteengroeve, a fully-working stone quarry, where the film Mergel will be screened, along with drinks and snacks.

• Start: Natuurtransferium Kunradersteengroeve, Bergseweg 30, 6367 HB Voerendaal
• The safari will be followed by refreshments
• Screening of the film Mergel in the Kunradersteengroeve quarry
• The Safaris will be organised by the Land van Kalk together with the DMFF

Cycling safari
Friday 3 November at 2pm
• Cycle tour under the expert guidance of Marc Hermans (master storyteller with a historic twist).
• Distance: 15 to 20 kilometres
• Finish between 4.30 and 5 pm

Walking safari
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November at 10 am
• Walk under the expert guidance of the Rangers of the Land van Kalk
• Distance approx. 8 kilometres
• Finish between 12.30 and 1 pm

Tickets Walking safari

Tickets Cycling safari