Kessel–Beesel ferry service – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Grefrath

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Kessel–Beesel ferry service – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Grefrath

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4.9

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Kessel–Beesel ferry service – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Grefrath

04:08

68.7km

190m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 36.9 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.16 km

Old railway line in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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The old railway line is a great place to cycle.

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9.62 km

Great and Little de Wittsee

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Very nicely located cycle rest area on the former railway line between Kempen and Kaldenkirchen. The view of De Wittsee, especially in the evenings, is fantastic.

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36.9 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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37.5 km

De Keverberg Castle

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Kessel is an old Maas village with a rich history. In 1869 they found a Roman stone of the gods when they demolished an old church. This stone was dedicated …

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39.3 km

View of the Meuse and horses

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always beautiful views of the Maasauen

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44.8 km

View of Steyl Monastery and St. Michael's Church

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While waiting for the ferry you can enjoy the "Skyline" of Steyl.
A ferry ride costs €0.90 per bike and driver.

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56.6 km

Venloer Heide

Nature Reserve

62.1 km

Nette River

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The nettle currently has a lot of water and the meadow is also under water.

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63.7 km

Nordkanal Forest Wetlands

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With the high water level it's an unreal world.

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68.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

15.7 km

15.0 km

7.36 km

1.37 km

290 m

168 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

10.4 km

7.36 km

3.71 km

3.24 km

405 m

Elevation

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Kessel–Beesel ferry service – View of the Meuse and horses loop from Grefrath

Old railway line in Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

Great and Little de Wittsee

Kessel–Beesel ferry service

De Keverberg Castle

View of the Meuse and horses

View of Steyl Monastery and St. Michael's Church

Nette River

Nordkanal Forest Wetlands

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