The most beautiful cycling routes in Limburg: Baarlo, Steijl & Kessel
Peel en Maas, Limburg, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 2299277
Provided by: Donrox
38.4 km
02:15 h
676 kcal
37 m
Description
Discover all four castles of Kastelendorp Baarlo and the beautiful Kasteel de Keverberg in Kessel. On the way you can also stop at a historic botanical garden in the monastery village of Steijl!
Your route starts in the heart of the Castle Village of Baarlo. This characteristic village on the Maas has no fewer than 4 castles. You will encounter them all on your route. Starting with Kasteel De Berckt: a medieval castle that was rebuilt in 1838 in Italian style. Then you take the ferry to the monastery village of Steijl. Visit the Jochumhof here, a botanical garden that is almost a century old. Beautifully situated on the Maas!
Further on you cross the Maas again with a ferry, to Kessel. You have a beautiful view of the city walls and Kasteel de Keverberg: since the renovation a few years ago the most modern medieval castle in the Netherlands. From the glass roof you have a beautiful panorama over the Maas valley.
You cycle back to Baarlo through the woods. Stop along the way to take a look at Château De Raay! Near the Maas you will pass Huis Oijen, built in the Maasland Renaissance style with the striking 'bacon layers': alternating layers of marl and brick. Kasteel d'Erp, the last castle on your route, is beautifully situated in a park in the village of Baarlo. The first mention dates from 1388. A beautiful spot.
This route is offered to you by Donrox . Cycling enthusiast? Request the Donrox route book with the 10 most beautiful cycling routes in Limburg!
Your route starts in the heart of the Castle Village of Baarlo. This characteristic village on the Maas has no fewer than 4 castles. You will encounter them all on your route. Starting with Kasteel De Berckt: a medieval castle that was rebuilt in 1838 in Italian style. Then you take the ferry to the monastery village of Steijl. Visit the Jochumhof here, a botanical garden that is almost a century old. Beautifully situated on the Maas!
Further on you cross the Maas again with a ferry, to Kessel. You have a beautiful view of the city walls and Kasteel de Keverberg: since the renovation a few years ago the most modern medieval castle in the Netherlands. From the glass roof you have a beautiful panorama over the Maas valley.
You cycle back to Baarlo through the woods. Stop along the way to take a look at Château De Raay! Near the Maas you will pass Huis Oijen, built in the Maasland Renaissance style with the striking 'bacon layers': alternating layers of marl and brick. Kasteel d'Erp, the last castle on your route, is beautifully situated in a park in the village of Baarlo. The first mention dates from 1388. A beautiful spot.
This route is offered to you by Donrox . Cycling enthusiast? Request the Donrox route book with the 10 most beautiful cycling routes in Limburg!
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (Markt, 5991AT, Peel en Maas, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Kasteel De Berckt (De Berckt, 5991 PD, Peel en Maas, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 1.95 km | ||
59 | 59 (5991PD, Peel en Maas, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 2.15 km | |
4 | 4 (5991PJ, Peel en Maas, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 3.38 km | |
5 | 5 (5935BZ, Venlo, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 4.10 km | |
| Jochumhof (5935BJ, Venlo, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 4.56 km |
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