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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Straelen

East side of Groote Heide – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Heronger Heide

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Straelen

East side of Groote Heide – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Heronger Heide

Hard

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East side of Groote Heide – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Heronger Heide

03:00

49.9km

120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Venloer Heide

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

East side of Groote Heide

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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3.03 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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3.17 km

The Green Hills – Venlo Heath

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A wonderfully quiet place, perfect for resting.

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28.7 km

Kessel–Beesel ferry service

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Beautiful villages line the banks of the Meuse, like pearls on a string.

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29.2 km

View of Keverberg Castle and the church in Kessel

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A very nice view of Kastel Keverberg and Kessel church

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29.4 km

Very nice view of Kessel

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Nice bike path with a view of Kessel. Can be busy with walkers on weekends

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30.5 km

Gravel path along the Meuse

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Broad, hardpack, strade bianche gravel road in between fields next to the river. It doesn't get much beter then that! This is just a small stretch of a lot of …

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43.1 km

Wandelpark Tegelen

Nature Reserve

47.2 km

Glider Airfield (Dutch Side)

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The former military airport in the Groote Heide is used today, among other things, as a glider airfield. But also model pilots come to their pleasure.

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47.9 km

Groote Heide

Nature Reserve

49.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

14.1 km

8.05 km

3.92 km

2.31 km

641 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

17.4 km

7.21 km

4.80 km

1.69 km

586 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

23°C

16°C

20 %

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East side of Groote Heide – Kessel–Beesel ferry service loop from Heronger Heide

East side of Groote Heide

Groote Heide Cycle Path

The Green Hills – Venlo Heath

Kessel–Beesel ferry service

View of Keverberg Castle and the church in Kessel

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