View of the Meuse from Belgium – Old Meuse loop from Beek-Elsloo

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View of the Meuse from Belgium – Old Meuse loop from Beek-Elsloo

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View of the Meuse from Belgium – Old Meuse loop from Beek-Elsloo

02:05

35.8km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.2 km for 134 m

Open: • April, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • May: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • June: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM • July: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM • August: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM • September: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.34 km

Maas Rapids

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The Meuse near Maaswinkel forms one of the most picturesque and dynamic stretches of the RivierPark Maasvallei. This vast 280-hectare nature reserve is located in the Belgian municipality of Maasmechelen …

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8.63 km

View of the Meuse from Belgium

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Depending on the season, you can see rapids in the Maas here. But it is also possible that only a trickle can be seen when the water level is very low.

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14.1 km

RivierPark Maasvallei

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An idyllic place. On the bike path there is a bench to rest. A hiking trail leads along there.

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14.5 km

Maas Valley Cycle Route

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This cycle path may be in Belgium, but if not even better.

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15.3 km

Old Meuse

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Great trail at Stokkem

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16.6 km

Konik Horses at the Maasplassen

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The wild horses have a great habitat here.

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19.4 km

‘t Veerke Ferry Rotem–Grevenbicht

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Always fun to cross a river by boat. You should definitely do it.

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22.2 km

Cycle path on the Maasdijk near Obbicht

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The section between Berg aan de Maas and Obbicht leads directly over a dike. Cows and horses graze between the cycle path and the Maas, otherwise the meadows serve as an overflow for the Maas.

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35.8 km

End point

Train Station

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