Cauberg | |
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 View of Cauberg from the West | |
| Location | South Limburg (Netherlands) |
| Start | Valkenburg aan de Geul |
| Gain in altitude | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Length of climb | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Maximum elevation | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Average gradient | 5.8 % |
| Maximum gradient | 12.0 % |
The Cauberg is a hill in Valkenburg aan de Geul, a town in the South Limburg region of the Netherlands. The hill played an important role in the early development of tourism in Valkenburg. Today, several major tourist attractions are situated on or nearby Cauberg. The hill's fame is mainly due to the many cycling races and championships that were held here. The length of the climb is around 1,200 metres (0.7 mi), with a maximum grade of 12%.