Kessel–Beesel ferry service – The Grauwe Beer Windmill loop from Tegelen

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Kessel–Beesel ferry service – The Grauwe Beer Windmill loop from Tegelen

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Kessel–Beesel ferry service – The Grauwe Beer Windmill loop from Tegelen

05:15

88.2km

190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.2 km for 129 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 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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7.95 km

View of the Meuse and horses

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always beautiful views of the Maasauen

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10.4 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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23.8 km

Roermond Market Square

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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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36.0 km

The Grauwe Beer Windmill

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Their story begins near Amsterdam. About 400 years ago 'de grauwe Beer' - in German 'the gray bear' - was put into operation there as a sawmill. In 1891 it …

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39.9 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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54.3 km

Meuse River

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Here the hustle and bustle is much less and you can enjoy the view in peace.

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65.6 km

Lommerheide

Nature Reserve

66.9 km

Cycle Path Through the Forest

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Very nice cycle path. Impressive forest landscape.

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68.9 km

Leeremarksche Heide

Nature Reserve

88.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

30.6 km

13.7 km

6.48 km

637 m

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.3 km

10.1 km

7.77 km

6.77 km

3.74 km

653 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 13, 2023,Maas-Tour, Tag 13: Roermond - Broekhuizen

It was pretty dusty in parts. We didn't look at Venlo. A small place on the Maas. It can only be reached by ferry. A view of the Maas from our hotel room. A luxury stay.

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September 16, 2025,Etappe 4/14 Roermond - Straelen

The stage takes us from Roermond to Straelen with a tailwind. The diverse landscape along the Meuse River leads us through tranquil towns and mythical creatures.

Finally, we cross the border into Germany once more to spend the night in Straelen.

You can find our entire trip at: komoot.com/de-de/collection/3194373/-2025-maasradweg

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June 12, 2022,From Horn to Blitterswijck

nice day
had some delicious koffie met vlaai (coffee and pie) in a tiny village
plenty of sun
3 ferry crossings were convenient and only €0.90 each
everywhere i turn, there's a bicycle