Cross the German border from Sittard

Cycling through the border area
The starting point of this route is in the small town of Nieuwstadt. From here you cycle to the center of Sittard, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. In Sittard you will find modern buildings as well as historic buildings and half-timbered houses. From Sittard you cycle further to Geleen and Bingelrade and then cross the German border to Süsterseel and Tüddern. Here you cycle through the Tüdderner Fenn nature reserve with swamps and forests in the stream valley of the Rode Beek. You will find various fens throughout the area. A little further on you cycle past De Millenermolen on the edge of Millen. This water mill on the border of the Netherlands and Germany was built in 1849.

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From Millen you cycle back to Nieuwstadt. Here you can take a break at't Sjpaorhutje with a cup of coffee or a tasty meal. Get some rest and replenish your energy supply. Would you like to see more of the area? Then try walking route 438517 through Nieuwstadt and the surrounding area.

Grasbroek Castle
Grasbroek Castle in the Born area was built in 1596. The castle remained in the hands of the same owner until 1700 and then the castle had different owners until 1985. Nowadays it is owned by Natuurmonumenten. The castle originally had a moat, but it has been drained and is barely recognizable in the landscape. In 1987 the castle was extensively restored, with some parts of the castle being restored to its former glory.