Cycling through the forests near Venray

There are several beautiful nature reserves around Venray. This route strings them together like a string of pearls. First, you explore the Loobeekdal with its flowery meadows. Further on, you cycle through the forests of Kempkensberg and Testrik. From the saddle, you can enjoy the wonderful scent of the many conifers. In the Zwartwater nature reserve, you cycle along a heathland, further on you come through the next forest: the Helderse Duinen. You visit the village of Overloon, after which you explore the gently rolling coniferous forests of the Overloonse Duinen. The Battle of Overloon took place in this area during the Second World War: a devastating tank battle. In Smakt, you pass the Saint Joseph Chapel from 1699. You cycle along the Maas bank for a while, after which you cycle back to Pancake House De Perdstal via Geijsteren and Venray. Time for something tasty!