Paddling near Heerlen, Limburg
Heerlen sits in the hilly south of Limburg, close to the Belgian and German borders. The surrounding region is best known for paddling the Maas, where kayak, canoe and raft trips run through a broad, dynamic river landscape. Operators in the wider Limburg province organise guided tours and boat rentals on the Maas, making it the marquee water for paddlers based in and around Heerlen.
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