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
58 m
Description
The National Park De Maasduinen is a beautiful terraced landscape with lower and higher sandy soils, the Maas valley and a plateau. You really should explore this area by bike. This route takes you through this national park, but also along the other side of the Maas.
National Park De Maasduinen
In National Park De Maasduinen 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 estate De Hamert, as it was called in 1998. The Maasduinen are maintained in a natural way by grazing Galloway cattle, sheep and goats here. As you cycle more 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 will also cycle past the castle museum Boxmeer. 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 Ladies of Boxmeer. In 1572 the order was given to demolish the castle and the moat was filled in. Later two new wings were added to the castle and in the end the castle was preserved. In the cellars of the old castle there is a museum where you can view drawings and models that illustrate the history of the building.
National Park De Maasduinen
In National Park De Maasduinen 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 estate De Hamert, as it was called in 1998. The Maasduinen are maintained in a natural way by grazing Galloway cattle, sheep and goats here. As you cycle more towards the German border, the nature reserves become less densely vegetated. The landscape slowly changes from forests to fields and meadows.
Old Inn
The starting point for this route is Old Inn. On the terrace of this cycling café you can relax with a cup of coffee or a delicious meal. Do you still have enough energy left? Then try route 412139 to explore the area further.
The starting point for this route is Old Inn. On the terrace of this cycling café you can relax with a cup of coffee or a delicious meal. Do you still have enough energy left? Then try route 412139 to explore the area further.
Boxmeer Castle
On this route you will also cycle past the castle museum Boxmeer. 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 Ladies of Boxmeer. In 1572 the order was given to demolish the castle and the moat was filled in. Later two new wings were added to the castle and in the end the castle was preserved. In the cellars of the old castle there is a museum where you can view drawings and models that illustrate 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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