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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Black Water – Arcen Castle and Gardens loop from Straelen

Road cycling routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Black Water – Arcen Castle and Gardens loop from Straelen

Moderate

4.8

(13)

237

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Black Water – Arcen Castle and Gardens loop from Straelen

01:56

45.6km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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After 7.55 km for 498 m

After 41.5 km for 189 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.13 km

Start of the Schmuggelpfad (Smuggler's Trail) Velden–Straelen

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3.36 km

Smugglers' Trail Arcen and Velden

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Beautiful cycle path connection across the NL-DE border, easy to drive, idyllic through woods and fields.

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3

7.59 km

Black Water

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Zwart Water is an idyllic lake (or there are others around it) not far from Venlo. Easily accessible by car and bike and many opportunities to move around or just to linger.

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7.86 km

Zwart Water

Nature Reserve

5

21.8 km

Arcen Castle and Gardens

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Arcen Castle was built in its present form in the 17th century by the Dukes of Geldern. A predecessor building from the 16th century was destroyed in 1646.

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21.9 km

Arcen Castle

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Kasteeltuinen Arcen, located in the picturesque village of Arcen in the beautiful Maas dunes of North Limburg, is one of the most versatile flower and plant parks in Europe. Let …

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7

28.5 km

Car-Free Cycle Paths in De Maasduinen

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Cycle highway, that's what the Teutone dreams of.

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8

39.8 km

Observation Deck at the Biotope

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Biotope with viewing platform and park benches.

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9

40.4 km

Tree-Lined Avenue

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Lots of nature, good asphalt.

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

15.3 km

1.74 km

512 m

337 m

127 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

10.7 km

836 m

686 m

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

13°C

19 %

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