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

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

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

03:08

52.0km

120m

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: October 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 24.9 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.03 km

Steyl monastic village and ferry crossing

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I combine Steyl with a ferry ride and then a portion of french fries ......

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16.7 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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24.5 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 to Minerva, Hercules and Juno. The remains of an old villa have also been excavated in Kessel-Eik. A late Roman iron helmet with a Christ monogram was even discovered in Kessel, which can now be seen in the Center Céramique in Maastricht. They also found a large copper kettle in Kessel, now in the Limburgs Museum in Venlo.

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25.1 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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28.3 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 was sold to Beesel on the Maas, where it was used as a flour mill.

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33.7 km

Maas Riverbank

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Sometimes there is a view of the main stream of the Maas and sometimes there are small arms of the Maas. A play of colors between blue and green, especially when the weather is nice.

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39.3 km

Roermond City Centre

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Roermond is ideal for a shopping or city stroll. But there are also many beautiful places along the Meuse, some of which are not so crowded.

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39.4 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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45.9 km

Swalmdal

Nature Reserve

52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

17.4 km

5.65 km

4.18 km

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

8.50 km

7.78 km

3.17 km

607 m

221 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 28 October

15°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2024,Venlo (3): von Venlo nach Roermond

The second and last day of our short vacation in the Venlo region begins with us taking my bike to a workshop to have it repaired (slippery punctures from yesterday).

After this is done, we cycle - first on the left bank of the Maas (left Maas?), then from Kessel on the right - to Roermond. We are heading south-southwest …

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July 29, 2024,Venlo - Roermond - Venlo

There is something for everyone on this tour. Typical Dutch dreamy villages taking a nap, lots of water, standing and flowing, horses and donkeys, a windmill and 2 lively towns, unfortunately also in commercial decline but still attractive and inviting to linger.

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