Events cycling & walking
We already knew that the beautiful hilly landscape in South Limburg is perfect for cycling and walking. For this reason, there are many sporting events organized annually. Are you curious which ones they are? Then take a look below!
NXT Classic Limburg
April 4 & 6, 2026
Cycling race through the Mergelland region with rolling hills like the Gulperberg and the Loorberg.
Amstel Gold Race
18 & 19 April 2026
Stay at Buitenplaats de Mechelerhof during the touring version of the cycling classic: the Amstel Gold Race.
Kleeberg Cross Challenge
9 May 2026
The Kleeberg Challenge is a climbing race for youth on the road around Mechelen. De Mechelerhof is a proud sponsor of this cycling event specifically aimed at youth cycling.
Tschio Aachen World Equestrian Festival
22 to 24 May 2026
The CHIO Equestrian Festival 2026, from 22 to 24 May, brings together the world's top equestrian athletes in Aachen for three days of spectacle, elegance and unrivalled performance.
Limburgs Mooiste
29 & 30 May 2026
Limburgs Mooiste is the largest and widest tour in the country. This tour is for all cyclists so it can be on road bike, mountain bike, e-bike and city bike.
Eroica Valkenburg
5 June & 6 June 2026
Unique retro cycling event with the participation of many cycling stars including our ambassadors Jan Janssen and Joop Zoetemelk.
Five4Five
28 June 2025
The Five4Five is a walking, cycling and running event of Limburg for Cancer Research Fund Limburg. It will take place this year on Saturday 28 June 2025.
St. Martinus Wine Walk & Trail
June 27, 2026
The St. Martinus Wine Walk combines the best of South Limburg: beautiful hiking trails, regional wines and atmospheric tasting locations. This year, the Mechelerhof is the official starting and finishing point of this unique event.
Hel van Voerendaal
2 August 2026
The Hel van Voerendaal is a Dutch cycling classic that is only open to riders under the age of 23. The race is part of the U23 Road Series.
FEI World Championships Aachen
11 until 23 August 2026
The magic of the World Equestrian Games returns to Aachen, where the best horses, riders and sport will make history in a euphoric atmosphere.
The Mechelerhof is located approximately 45 minutes' drive from Aachen, where the FEI World Championships are held. This makes our location ideal for enjoying peace and comfort in the rolling hills of South Limburg after a day full of exciting sporting achievements.
Philippe Gilbert Cauberg Classic
5 September 2026
Cycling and Gravel tour. Choose how long the cycling tour will be. The loops (30 to 45 km) each have their own characteristics and degree of difficulty. Accessible for every cyclist!
Gravel Series Limburg
5 September 2026
This largest offroad cycling event in Banholt is one of the largest in the Netherlands. The tour goes over the many gravel and unpaved roads in South Limburg and the Limburg border region.
Mergelheuvelland 2-day event
19 & 20 September 2026
A two-day cycling event attended by thousands of touring bike and MTB enthusiasts. This year also a gravel ride.
Kleeberg Cross
26 & 27 September 2026
The Kleeberg Cross is an international cyclocross race through the mud around De Mechelerhof. We are proud sponsors of this youth cycling event.
Limburg Wine Marathon
3 & 4 October 2026
Running through the vineyards, who wouldn't want that? During the Limburg Wine Marathon, a trail run, you will enjoy beautiful views but also taste delicious Limburg wines. Hiking is also a possibility.
Bart Brentjens Challenge / Hammerstone
16, 17, 18 October 2026
The mountain bike marathon of the Netherlands! Formerly known as the Bart Brentjens Challenge: a tour full of challenging climbs, technical trails and the most beautiful hills of South Limburg.















