Cycling along the Maasplassen in Central Limburg

You can enjoy cycling along the Maasplassen in Central Limburg. Enjoy the pleasant bustle on the lakes and admire the beautiful sights in the surrounding Limburg towns, such as the white town of Thorn.

The white town of Thorn
The first part of the route takes you from Kelpen-Oler to Ittervoort and Thorn. In Thorn you will find the Zeldenrust mill from 1877. This mill is just the beginning of all the special sights along the route. The historic city center is full of historic white houses and other buildings.

The Maasplassen
From Thorn you continue in a southerly direction. In the atmospheric town of Wessem you cross the Maas in the direction of Maasbracht and Brachterbeek. In the Linnerweerd you will find the castles Heysterum (built in 1740) and Huize Ravensburg (1819). Via the weir and the locks of Linne and Heel you cycle in the direction of Beegden.

Beegden Castle
Beegden used to be the castle of Beegden, but nothing is left of it. Today you will find a historic farm on the foundations of this castle. This farm and the moat around it were restored to their former glory not so long ago. You cycle through the Beegderheide nature reserve along the De Lange Vlieter lake.

Grandcafé Bie de Tied
Via the church village of Grathem you will return to the start and end point of this route; Grand café Bie de Tied. Here you can enjoy a well-deserved cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. It is a good place to relax in the cafe and on the terrace. From here you can also follow route 151243.