Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – The River Meuse loop from Effelder Waldsee

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Roerdalen

Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – The River Meuse loop from Effelder Waldsee

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4.3

(18)

120

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Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – The River Meuse loop from Effelder Waldsee

02:07

35.9km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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De Meinweg

Roerdal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.90 km

Historic Farmhouses of Herkenbosch

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At the beginning of the 11th century, "Melika and Herckenbusch" were connected to one another in a jury bench. Until 1494 both villages belonged to the Duchy of Brabant.
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5.47 km

Prins Bernhardmolen Melick

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This mill is nestled in a forest on the Rur cycle path (Roerdal) between Melick and Herkenbosch.

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9.41 km

Basilica of Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otgerus

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Gigantic church in a smaller place.

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19.6 km

Red Bridge over the Hambeek

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Coming from the direction of the city, one feels again away from the stress and the hustle and bustle.

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19.7 km

The River Meuse

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Despite the fairly dense development in the vicinity, you are in nature.

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20.9 km

View of Roermond and the Munsterkerk

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From here, Dutch television used to come to Germany (Channel 5)

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21.2 km

On days when there is the weekly market, it might be a bit crowded. Nevertheless, a visit is worthwhile every day and in every season. The old houses around the market square form a beautiful backdrop.

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29.7 km

Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge over the Roer

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Not a very pleasant bridge, as it consists of transverse concrete beams, but this path is recommended.

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

11.6 km

7.95 km

403 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

13.6 km

2.47 km

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

12°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 30, 2022,NL+NRW Niederrhein: Naturpark Schwalm-Nette Tour 10 nord - Effelder Waldsee - RurUfer-Radweg - Roermond (30.08.2022)

the last stretch of the RurUfer cycle path - again as a round trip.
We didn't find this section that nice - the cycle paths, mostly along the country road, are good to ride, but you can hardly see anything of the Rur...
Roermond is of course interesting, there is a lot to see and you can browse in many …

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