Village in Limburg, Netherlands
Eyserheide (English: Eys heathland, Limburgish: Ezerhei) is a hamlet in the southeastern Netherlands. It is located close to the village of Eys in the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, around 15 km east of Maastricht.[3] The name refers to a former heathland in the area. The village has a population of 90 people.
Together with the neighboring hamlets of Elkenrade and Mingersberg, it is located on the plateau of Ubachsberg. The village is known for the Eyserbosweg, a steep hill to the south of the village which is part of the Amstel Gold Race.[4] To the west of the village is the forest Eyserbos.
National monuments
The hamlet has four farms that have been designated national monuments.
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Eyserheide 29
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Eyserheide 31
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Eyserheide 35a
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Eyserheide 37
Notable people
- Mirjam van Laar[5] - Dutch highjump recordholder
References
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