Proteion - By bike from Gennep to Venray and back

The route from Gennep to Venray and back takes you through or past places such as Afferden, Maashees, Overloon and Boxmeer and takes you past the Geijsteren Estate, among others.

Sights

Inner city of Gennep | the Maas | castle ruins Geijsteren | city center of Venray | Boxmeer Castle Museum | nature reserve De Maasheggen

Gennep has a rich history and a beautiful historic center with beautiful buildings. From the city center of Gennep you cycle a beautiful route along the Maas, which you cross with the Bergen/Vierlingsbeek ferry. Before you reach Venray you pass the historic town of Geijsteren with a special castle ruin. The original castle dates from the 13th century and the ruins were restored after two destructions to make the contours of the castle visible again.

The area surrounding Venray is characterized by its beautiful and, above all, versatile nature. The city itself has a cozy center where you can enjoy a drink or a tasty lunch on a sunny terrace. The cycle route continues through the typical North Limburg landscape and takes you through the beautiful nature of De Maasheggen. In Boxmeer Castle Museum you can admire the many archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as Roman coins.