10 MAY 2026

Marly grav RACE

Marly grav RACE

Marly grav RACE

ROUTES

RACING ON
MARLY GRAVEL

In collaboration with our route partner komoot, we have created a great route for Marly Grav Race! Depending on your category, you will ride a route of 104 km (two laps) or 150 km (three laps).

Along the way, in the beautiful hills of South Limburg, you'll encounter plenty of surprises: marly gravel, sunken lanes, tough climbs and lightning-fast descents. Let's race!

Download the Recon Ride and explore the course in advance. You will be riding on public roads, so always follow the traffic rules and ride safely. Please note: this is a recon GPX, not the official route. That will follow later.

In collaboration with our route partner komoot, we have created a great route for Marly Grav Race! Depending on your category, you will ride a route of 104 km (two laps) or 150 km (three laps).

Along the way, in the beautiful hills of South Limburg, you'll encounter plenty of surprises: marly gravel, sunken lanes, tough climbs and lightning-fast descents. Let's race!

Download the Recon Ride and explore the course in advance. You will be riding on public roads, so always follow the traffic rules and ride safely. Please note: this is a reconnaissance GPX, not the official route. That will follow later.

Route
HIGHLIGHTS

Route
HIGHLIGHTS

Route
HIGHLIGHTS

To get you in the mood, we are sharing a few unique highlights that you will encounter along the way.

MARL CAVES

MARL CAVES

The marl quarries near Bemelen are truly a gem in the South Limburg landscape! These old, carved caves have a rich history and an almost magical vibe. How special is it that we get to zoom past here during the race? A unique opportunity to cycle through such a beautiful and historic setting!

CAUBERG

CAUBERG

The race begins with the ascent of the iconic Cauberg. So make sure to warm up properly! This climb breathes cycling history, perhaps the most famous leg burner in the Netherlands. Great names have battled it out here, and now it's your turn! Ready to take on the challenge?

sHIMANO EXPERIENCE CENTER

sHIMANO EXPERIENCE CENTER

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

It's also home to the Marly Grav Race. This is where it all happens: the start, finish, podium ceremony, and of course, the afterparty!

CHATEAU ST. GERLACH

CHATEAU ST. GERLACH

We have the unique opportunity to ride through the beautiful castle gardens of Château St. Gerlach. Once a twelfth-century monastery, later a home for the nobility, and in the nineteenth century a luxury estate. Today, it is a stylish hotel, restaurant, and conference center, surrounded by historical grandeur and greenery. A place that seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale!

Route info

Check the statistics for
Marly Grav Race 2026.

DISTANCES

ROUTE 1

138km

ROUTE 2

154km

ROUTE 3

109km

ELEVATION GAIN

ROUTE 1

1350m

ROUTE 2

1490m

ROUTe 3

1060m

PERCENTAGE OF GRAVEL

ROUTE 1

66%

ROUTE 2

68%

ROUTE 3

68%

FEED ZONE / WASTE ZONE ROUTE 1

stop 1

33,5km

33,5km

stop 2

62,9km

62,9km

stop 3

89,6km

89,6km

FEED ZONE / WASTE ZONE 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 qualification distances for the European Championships & World Championships GRAVEL 2026

ROUTE 1 - 135KM

135 km

ELITE W

ROUTE 2 - 150KM

150 km

ELITE M / M19-59 / W19-49

ROUTE 3 - 105KM

105 km

M60+ / W50+

ROUTE PARTNER