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Arcen En Velden

Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry – East side of Groote Heide loop from Velden

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Arcen En Velden

Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry – East side of Groote Heide loop from Velden

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Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry – East side of Groote Heide loop from Velden

02:58

48.6km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 1.77 km for 160 m

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1.77 km

Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry

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From up here you can watch the hustle and bustle of the translators with the ferry.

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15.2 km

Steyl monastic village and ferry crossing

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I combine Steyl with a ferry ride and then a portion of french fries ......

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17.0 km

Belfeld Lock

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The weir and the Belfeld lock (as it is actually called here) is one of the 7 barrages of the Dutch Meuse.

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33.2 km

Venloer Heide

Nature Reserve

34.2 km

Cycle path through the Venloer Heide

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A very nice bike path between the airfield and the "Grote Heide" brasserie. The path is paved and shared with hikers.

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34.5 km

Cycle Path Along Venlo Glider Airfield

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When the weather is good, there is relatively brisk activity here. You can make yourself comfortable on various benches and watch the hustle and bustle.

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34.9 km

Groote Heide Cycle Path

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I always enjoy driving this section between Gate 9 and the Herongen border crossing.
The cycle path runs on the Dutch side.

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35.0 km

East side of Groote Heide

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The section marked here is ideal for driving around the Grotte Heide away from traffic. The section is suitable for all types of bicycles, but also for hikers and skaters.

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43.4 km

Zwart Water

Nature Reserve

43.7 km

Black Water

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Zwart Water is an idyllic lake (or there are others around it) not far from Venlo. Easily accessible by car and bike and many opportunities to move around or just to linger.

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48.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

17.5 km

5.16 km

2.52 km

1.02 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

13.1 km

3.85 km

2.17 km

1.36 km

239 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

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Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry – East side of Groote Heide loop from Velden

Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry

Steyl monastic village and ferry crossing

Belfeld Lock

Cycle path through the Venloer Heide

Cycle Path Along Venlo Glider Airfield

Groote Heide Cycle Path

East side of Groote Heide

Black Water

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