Eyserheide
Eyserheide Ezerhei | |
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Statue in Eyserheide | |
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Population (2010) | |
• Total | 90 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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, about 15 km east of Maastricht.[1] 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.[2] To the west of the village is the forest Eyserbos.
National monuments
The hamlet has four farms that have been designated national monuments.
- Eyserheide 29
- Eyserheide 31
- Eyserheide 35a
- Eyserheide 37
Notable people
- Mirjam van Laar[3] - Dutch highjump recordholder
References
- ↑ Geen aardappelveld op Eyserheide, Dagblad de Limburger, 19 March 2011
- ↑ Ploeteren op de Eyserbosweg, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, 18 April 2010
- ↑ Mirjam van Laar is record kwijt, Dagblad de Limburger, 4 March 2011
Coordinates: 50°50′21″N 5°55′55″E / 50.839167°N 5.931944°E
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