ROUTES

Marly
Grav

RACE

RACE

ROUTES

Marly
Grav

RACE

LEt's RACE
On MARLY GRAVEL!

We've teamed up with our route partner komoot to create challenging and surprising routes for Marly Grav Race. Depending on your category, you'll ride 100 km (two loops) or 155 km (three loops). Get ready to race through the beautiful hills of South Limburg, with marly gravel roads, hollow ways, tough climbs, and speedy descents.

The coolest part? You’ll ride through the Gemeentegrot in Valkenburg, the only place in the world where you can ride through a cave in a race! Plus, you’ll conquer the famous Cauberg, ride past the amazing Château St. Gerlach gardens, and explore the marl caves of Bemelen. Let's race!

Route
HIGHLIGHTS

Route
HIGHLIGHTS

Route
HIGHLIGHTS

To get you warmed up, check out these highlights you'll pass along the way. Something unique for a race!

gemeentE-
GROT
VALKENBURG

gemeentE-
GROT
VALKENBURG

Cycling through the amazing Gemeentegrot in Valkenburg: a truly unique adventure that no other race offers, a once-in-a-lifetime experience! This old limestone quarry was used to mine marl until about 1950. Even the Romans mined marl long ago, so riding here feels like a journey through history!

Cycling through the amazing Gemeentegrot in Valkenburg: a truly unique adventure that no other race offers, a once-in-a-lifetime experience! This old limestone quarry was used to mine marl until about 1950. Even the Romans mined marl long ago, so riding here feels like a journey through history!

CAUBERG

CAUBERG

The Cauberg hits you right at the start of the race, so make sure you’re warmed up! This climb is pure cycling history. Maybe even the most famous one in the Netherlands. Legends have raced here, and now it’s your turn to take it on. Are you ready for the challenge?

The Cauberg hits you right at the start of the race, so make sure you’re warmed up! This climb is pure cycling history. Maybe even the most famous one in the Netherlands. Legends have raced here, and now it’s your turn to take it on. Are you ready for the challenge?

mARL CAVES

mARL CAVES

The marl caves near Bemelen are a unique part of South Limburg’s landscape! These ancient caves, carved from soft limestone, have a rich history and a mysterious feel. It’s truly special that we get to ride past them during the race. A rare chance to gravel through such a stunning and historic setting.

The marl caves near Bemelen are a unique part of South Limburg’s landscape! These ancient caves, carved from soft limestone, have a rich history and a mysterious feel. It’s truly special that we get to ride past them during the race. A rare chance to gravel through such a stunning and historic setting.

CHATEAU ST. GERLACH

CHATEAU ST. GERLACH

We get to ride through the amazing castle gardens of Château St. Gerlach. This place started as a monastery in the 12th century and later became a home for noblewomen. In the 19th century, it turned into a grand country estate. Now, it’s a hotel, restaurant, and conference center, surrounded by beautiful historic buildings and gardens. A real fairytale spot!

We get to ride through the amazing castle gardens of Château St. Gerlach. This place started as a monastery in the 12th century and later became a home for noblewomen. In the 19th century, it turned into a grand country estate. Now, it’s a hotel, restaurant, and conference center, surrounded by beautiful historic buildings and gardens. A real fairytale spot!

sHIMANO EXPERIENCE CENTER

sHIMANO EXPERIENCE CENTER

Shimano is known worldwide for top-quality cycling gear. At the Shimano Experience Center in Valkenburg, you can see, test, and feel the latest innovations. It’s all about the experience.

As the home base of Marly Grav Race, this is where it all happens; start, finish, podium ceremony, and afterparty.

Route info

Check the (provisional) maps and stats for the two routes (100 km and 155 km) of Marly Grav Race. We will share the GPX files well in advance.

DISTANCES

ROUTE 1

100km

100km

ROUTE 2

155km

ELEVATION GAIN

ROUTE 1

1003m

ROUTe 2

1577m

PERCENTAGE OF GRAVEL

ROUTE 1

60%

60%

ROUTE 2

61%

feed STATION / litter zones ROUTE 1

stop 1

STOP 1

33,5km

33,5km

stop 2

STOP 2

62,9km

62,9km

stoP 3

89,6km

89,6km

feed STATION / litter zones ROUTE 2

stOP 1

33,5km

33,5km

STOP 2

62,9km

62,9km

STOP 3

89,6km

89,6km

STOP 4

119,2km

119,2km

STOP 5

148,2km

148,2km

official qualifying distances WC GRAVEL 2025

ROUTE 1 - 100KM

100 km

M60+ / W50+

M60+ / W50+

ROUTE 2 - 155KM

155 km

ELITE / M19-59 / W19-49

ELITE / M19-59 / W19-49

ROUTe PARTNER