Past the most beautiful village and magical Maastricht

66,00 km | Flat
Along the water Past nice villages Cultural heritage Urban

This cross-border cycling loop with a few moderate climbs takes you past historical highlights. Such as the beautiful medieval village Oud-Rekem and the 12th-century water castle Pietersheim in Lanaken, the marl caves in Kanne and Maastricht's ancient center. You follow the Meuse river along the International Meuse Cycle Route and a ferry takes you to the Dutch bank.

  • 66 km
  • Flat
  • 'RivierPark Maasvallei' Landscape Park

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De Brug van Vroenhoven - De Brug van Vroenhoven

Experience centre De Brug

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Experience centre De Brug
Waterburcht Pietersheim - Waterburcht Pietersheim

Pietersheim Moated Castle

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Pietersheim Moated Castle
Neanderthalersite - Toegangspoort Neanderthalersite

Neanderthal site

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Museumapotheek Oud-Rekem - 2

Museumpharmacy

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Museumkerk Oud-Rekem - 2

Museum Church

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in the heart of nature

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Time-Out 2 o'Clock - Woonkamer

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time-Out 3 o'Clock - Keuken

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Time-Out 4 o'clock - Keuken

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