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Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands)Gulpen-Wittem
EnglishLimburgishhamletNetherlandsEysGulpen-WittemLimburgMaastrichtheathlandUbachsbergEyserboswegAmstel Gold Racenational monuments
Eyserheide Ezerhei | |
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Village | |
 Statue in Eyserheide | |
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| Country |  Netherlands |
| Province |  Limburg |
| Municipality |  Gulpen-Wittem |
| 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 / 50.839167; 5.931944
