9 MAY 2026
ROUTES
DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL
Marly Gravel!
Together with komoot, we have outlined four fantastic gravel routes for Marly Grav Fest:
50 km (social morning loop)
85 km (long morning loop)
100 km (social morning and afternoon loop)
135 km (long morning and afternoon loop)
From gravel rookie to seasoned rider, this will be maximum enjoyment over the 2025 World Championship Gravel tracks.
Expect crisp marly gravel, the unpaved Keutenberg, hidden hollow roads, and Limburg castles. Climbing, pounding, descending, and plenty of views for your socials. This is why South Limburg is the gravel paradise.
For inspiration, below are the routes from 2025. We will drop the brand new 2026 routes soon. Stay tuned.
We give you a small sneak peek to warm you up. Here are some highlights you will encounter along the way!
Climbing the Keutenberg is tough, but on gravel? Even more challenging! Steep, bumpy, and relentless, but absolutely worth it. The tranquil surroundings and the beautiful views make the struggle more than worthwhile. This is South Limburg at its finest!
While graveling, you come across beautiful castles along the way. Some are centuries old and covered in greenery, while others proudly stand on the hills. Our tip: stop now and then to take a photo. Absolutely worth it!
When cycling through South Limburg, you encounter them everywhere: hollow roads. They are very typical of this region and you rarely find them elsewhere. These hollow roads are indentations or valleys with steep, overgrown walls full of plants, bushes, and trees. The hollow roads are often formed along well-used routes between a village in the valley and the fields and meadows on a higher plateau. Perfect for gravel riding as well!
Shimano is a top brand in the cycling world. At the Shimano Experience Center in Valkenburg, you can see and test the latest materials for yourself. Here, it’s all about the experience!
As the home base of Marly Grav Fest, this is the place where everything comes together: the start, lunch stop, finish, and afterparty.
Route info
Check the two routes (85 km and 135 km) and statistics of Marly Grav Fest 2025.
We will share the four routes and GPX files for 2026 well in advance.
