Cauberg Park
Limestone hill in Valkenburg, cycling and spa destination
Near Valkenburg in Limburg, the Cauberg hill offers cycling climbs used in the Amstel Gold Race, castle-ruin viewpoints and spa towns at its base-popular for day rides and short hikes.
Cauberg at a Glance#
Address: Cauberg, Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands
How to Get to Cauberg#
Cauberg is in Valkenburg aan de Geul and is easily reached on foot from the town centre or by regional buses. Cycling routes from Maastricht and surrounding towns regularly include the Cauberg.
Tips for Visiting Cauberg#
- Cyclists often tackle the Cauberg for training rides; expect faster riders and occasional racing traffic.
- Walk the hill at dawn for a quiet view over Valkenburg and the surrounding limestone landscape.
Best Time to Visit Cauberg#
Avoid winter ice; spring through autumn offers best conditions for outdoor activities on the Cauberg.
Weather & Climate near Cauberg#
Cauberg's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (772 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 60 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 53 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 64 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 7° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 66 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 77 mm | overcast | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 63 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 63 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 66 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 70 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
