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.Geen aardappelveld op Eyserheide , Dagblad de Limburger, 19 March 2011 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.Ploeteren op de Eyserbosweg , Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, 18 April 2010 To the west of the village is the forest Eyserbos.
National monuments The hamlet has four farms that have been designated national monuments.
Notable people Mirjam van LaarMirjam van Laar is record kwijt , Dagblad de Limburger, 4 March 2011 - Dutch highjump recordholder
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