115654 Tour of Reuver and Swalmen

The area between the Maas and the German border in North Limburg is wonderfully quiet and green. You will find extensive forests such as the German Brachter Wald that merge into the Municipal Forests of Swalmen, but there are also charming villages here. High time to explore this beautiful area by bike.

The Brachter Wald
The bike tour starts in Reuver at De Witte Stein. You can drink a delicious cup of coffee here before you start the cycling tour or enjoy a dinner when you have finished cycling. From here you cycle to the border with Germany and follow the edge of the Brachter Wald for a while. Until 1996, this area served as a depot for ammunition for the British armed forces. Only recently has the area become accessible to walkers and cyclists again. These quiet forests merge into the Diergardtscher Wald and the Municipal Forests Swalmen.

Historical cultural village Beesel
Once you have left the woods behind you, you will arrive at the village of Swalmen. Then you cycle to the Historical Cultural Village of Beesel. Beesel is a characteristic church village with monumental buildings, a cozy market square, surrounded by greenery and located on the Maas. In this village you can taste the age-old traditions, the hospitality of the people and the strong sense of community.

Wijngaard Hoeve Roozendaal
Via Beesel you follow the contours of the Maas towards Reuver. You pass Wijngaard Hoeve Roozendaal. Hoeve Roozendael is located on the estate of the same name southwest of Reuver. It is located in a quiet area surrounded by gardens, forests and vineyards. Via Reuver you arrive back at the end point of the route: De Witte Stein.

Directions

#	Description	Distance
	De Witte Stein (Keulseweg, 5953 HJ, Beesel, Limburg, The Netherlands)	0.00 km
53	53 (Georg-Sennert-Platz, 5953TA, Brüggen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)	0.08 km
23	23 (Georg-Sennert-Platz, 41379, Brüggen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)	0.97 km
97	97 (5954PA, Beesel, Limburg, The Netherlands)	5.35 km
62	62 (Bosstraat, 6071PX, Roermond, Limburg, The Netherlands)	6.50 km
90	90 (6071PX, Roermond, Limburg, The Netherlands)	7.01 km

Pause places

De Witte Stein

Keulseweg 193
5953 HJ Beesel
http://www.dewittestein.nl

Close to the White Stein lies a wonderful secret. It borders on the Brachter Wald, a vast wooded area on the border of the Netherlands and Germany. This special forest lends itself well to long walks or bike rides. De Witte Stein is the ideal starting point to explore this area. You can park here easily and for free and enjoy both lunch and dinner on a lovely terrace.

Mert 5

Markt 5
5954 BH Beesel
http://www.mert5.nl

Mert 5 is a cozy hotel-restaurant where you experience genuine hospitality with a personal touch. You are welcome here for a cup of coffee with something delicious, lunch, drinks and dinner. When the weather is nice, you can sit on the sunny facade terrace or under the umbrellas on the terrace square. You can relax in one of the 6 comfortable hotel rooms. All rooms were completely refurbished in November 2018. Mert 5 is located in the historic village center of Beesel, a green buffer between Venlo and Roermond. The entire hotel is equipped with WiFi, there is ample parking in the vicinity.

Sights

Historisch Cultuurdorp Beesel

5954BK Beesel
http://www.vvvmiddenlimburg.nl

Beesel is a characteristic church village with monumental buildings, a pleasant market square, surrounded by greenery and located on the Maas. In this village you can taste the ancient traditions, the hospitality of the population and the strong sense of community.

Wijngaard Hoeve Roozendael

Hoeve Roozendael 2
5953 TN Reuver
https://vvvmiddenlimburg.nl/nl/locatie/hoeve-roozendael-0#content#content

Hoeve Roozendael is located on the estate of the same name southwest of Reuver. It is in a quiet area, surrounded by gardens, forests and vineyards.

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