Gulp (river)
The Gulp ([ˈɣʏl(ə)p]; Limburgish: [ˈɣʏl(ə)p]; French: Galoppe) is a 21 kilometres (13 mi) long river in eastern Belgium and southeastern Netherlands. It flows through the Belgian provinces of Liège and Limburg, and the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a strongly meandering, fast flowing, left-bank tributary of the Geul river. Because of it strong meanders, it is difficult to determine its exact length.
| Gulp | |
|---|---|
The river Gulp near Slenaken | |
| Location | |
| Country | Belgium, Netherlands |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | near Henri-Chapelle |
| Mouth | |
• location | Geul near Gulpen |
• coordinates | 50°49′13″N 5°53′48″E |
| Length | 20.7 km (12.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Geul→ Meuse→ North Sea |
During Roman times, the river was called Galopia or Gulippa, meaning little Geul or upper brook. The Gulp is a real trout stream: flowing fast and rich in oxygen. Brown trout are abundant. The landscape of the narrow Gulp valley resembles much the valley of the Geul: a fascinating mixture of deciduous forests, meadows, farmland, muddy banks, stream pools, orchards and holle wegen (eroded dirt roads).