{"id":22893,"date":"2025-04-17T08:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T06:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=22893"},"modified":"2026-10-05T07:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:44:43","slug":"renovated-loops-of-the-amstel-gold-race-365-times-bring-adventure-through-south-limburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/nederland\/limburg\/vernieuwde-lussen-amstel-gold-race-365-vier-keer-avontuur-door-zuid-limburg","title":{"rendered":"Updated Amstel Gold Race 365 loops: four adventures through South Limburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Limburg remains the place for cycling adventure in the Netherlands. Since 2009 you can taste the atmosphere of the Amstel Gold Race every day of the year on four permanently signposted loops. These Amstel Gold Race 365 routes are fantastic for a day or a weekend of cycling. And since spring 2025 Loops 2 and 3 updated<\/strong> with an eye for experience, safety and spreading cyclists across the whole of Limburg. Exactly what you are looking for as an adventurous cyclist. We are fans of Valkenburg ourselves. In 2024 we were still at Landal Castle Estate de Cauberg<\/a>, the ideal place for your next cycling adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All routes start from the Shimano Experience Center in Valkenburg, but of course you can join wherever you like. That makes the system flexible and attractive for the holiday cyclist, the local or the keen climber passing through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loop 1: the easy warm-up (80 km \/ 560 m)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for exploring or for combining with a longer ride. Loop 1 takes you through the Grensmaas Valley<\/strong>, past towns such as Meerssen, Stein and Sittard-Geleen. Quiet roads, fine views and a rolling rhythm. An ideal warm-up for those who want to tackle the harder loops later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loop 2: the real AGR work (85 km \/ 1,300 m)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The queen of the four. The bar is set high here. You wind your way towards the Vaalserberg<\/strong> and takes in legendary hills such as the Keutenberg<\/strong>, Eyserbosweg<\/strong>, Camerig<\/strong>, Gulperberg<\/strong> and Daalhemerweg<\/strong> along. A string of well-known AGR classics, packed into one loop. For those who want to seriously test their climbing legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loop 3: the hidden gems (76 km \/ approx. 900 m)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You get the Cauberg<\/strong>, Bemelerberg<\/strong> and Geulhemmerberg<\/strong>, but also lots of lesser-known but beautiful climbs. Think shady farm tracks, surprising hairpins and quiet shortcuts. The Mathieu van der Poel Allee<\/strong> is the symbolic dessert of this varied ride. For those who like to mix classic and new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 4: new and unfamiliar terrain (86 km \/ 750 hm)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New since 2024. This route links the South Limburg of the AGR with that of the Parkstad<\/strong>. You ride through lesser-known but surprisingly green towns such as Beekdaelen, Brunssum, Kerkrade and Simpelveld. Perfect for those who want to avoid the crowds but still want that Limburg vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amstel Gold Race 365 routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All routes are permanently signposted and free to use. You can download them below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n