Cauberg

The Cauberg is a hill in Valkenburg aan de Geul, a town in the southern part of the Netherlands. The hill played an vital role in the early improvement of tourism in Valkenburg. Today, several foremost tourist points of interest are situated on or close by Cauberg. The hill's repute is mainly due to the various cycling races and championships that have been held here. The length of the climb is around 1200 m, with a maximum grade of 12%. The first part of the phrase Cauberg may be derived from the Celtic word kadeir, that means 'top' or 'hill'. Berg is a Germanic word which means 'hill' or 'mount' as properly.

Perhaps the circle of relatives names 'Cauberghs' and 'Van Caldenborgh' are related to Cauberg. Previously the name of the hill was additionally spelled 'Couberg'. Although the road thru Cauberg formed the shortest connection between Valkenburg and Maastricht, in former a while maximum unmotorized traffic due to the steepness of the hill followed the longer but a good deal greater stage path alongside the Geul river. The avenue become paved with cobblestones most effective in 1934; in 1969 the cobblestone floor changed into replaced by means of asphalt.