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Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – The River Meuse loop from Effelder Waldsee

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Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – The River Meuse loop from Effelder Waldsee

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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

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Roerdal

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Historic Farmhouses of Herkenbosch

Highlight • Historical Site

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.
Until …

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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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950 km long river that originates in France and ends in the North Sea via the Dutch river delta.
Floods occur regularly here. 3rd photo is from 2011

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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

15.7 km

11.7 km

8.00 km

441 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

13.3 km

2.38 km

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

24°C

17°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 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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Prins Bernhardmolen Melick – The River Meuse loop from Effelder Waldsee

Historic Farmhouses of Herkenbosch

Prins Bernhardmolen Melick

Basilica of Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otgerus

Red Bridge over the Hambeek

The River Meuse

View of Roermond and the Munsterkerk

Roermond Market Square

Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge over the Roer

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