Through Boxmeer and Afferden to the Maasduinen
Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 117578
Provided by: route.nl
40.4 km
02:22 h
712 kcal
22 m
Description
The Maasduinen National Park is a beautiful terraced landscape with lower and higher sandy soils, the Maas valley and a plateau. You should really explore this area by bike. This route takes you through this national park, but also along the other side of the Maas.
De Maasduinen National Park
In De Maasduinen National Park you cycle through heathlands and forest areas with conifers. This vegetation was planted to keep the drifting sand that was here in check. As a result, the sand no longer actively drifts. The heart of the forests and heathlands is the Hamert estate, as it was called in 1998. The Maasduinen are maintained in a natural way by allowing Galloway cattle, sheep and goats to graze here. As you cycle towards the German border, the nature reserves become less densely vegetated. The landscape slowly changes from forests to fields and meadows.
Boxmeer Castle
On this route you also cycle past Boxmeer Castle Museum. This castle is located on a former island on the Maas and was built in the fourteenth century. Until 1568 the castle was inhabited by the Lords and Women of Boxmeer. In 1572, the castle was ordered to be demolished and the moat was filled in. Later, two new wings were built on the castle and ultimately the castle was preserved. There is a museum in the cellars of the old castle where you can view drawings and models that show the history of the building.
De Maasduinen National Park
In De Maasduinen National Park you cycle through heathlands and forest areas with conifers. This vegetation was planted to keep the drifting sand that was here in check. As a result, the sand no longer actively drifts. The heart of the forests and heathlands is the Hamert estate, as it was called in 1998. The Maasduinen are maintained in a natural way by allowing Galloway cattle, sheep and goats to graze here. As you cycle towards the German border, the nature reserves become less densely vegetated. The landscape slowly changes from forests to fields and meadows.
Old Inn
The base of this route is Old Inn. You can relax on the terrace of this cycling café with a cup of coffee or a delicious meal. Do you still have enough energy left? Then try route 412139 to further explore the area.
The base of this route is Old Inn. You can relax on the terrace of this cycling café with a cup of coffee or a delicious meal. Do you still have enough energy left? Then try route 412139 to further explore the area.
Boxmeer Castle
On this route you also cycle past Boxmeer Castle Museum. This castle is located on a former island on the Maas and was built in the fourteenth century. Until 1568 the castle was inhabited by the Lords and Women of Boxmeer. In 1572, the castle was ordered to be demolished and the moat was filled in. Later, two new wings were built on the castle and ultimately the castle was preserved. There is a museum in the cellars of the old castle where you can view drawings and models that show the history of the building.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Inn (Siebengewaldseweg, 6595 NX, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
52 | 52 (6595NZ, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.11 km | |
26 | 26 (6595PA, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.42 km | |
25 | 25 (6591DB, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 3.02 km | |
51 | 51 (6591GT, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 3.54 km | |
2 | 2 (Veerweg, 5441PL, Boxmeer, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 5.26 km |
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