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

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Swalmen

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

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

01:16

19.7km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: May 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

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

After 5.79 km for 185 m

After 11.0 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.91 km

Gravel Path at Sint Petrus Windmill

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The path is great to drive and suitable for all types of wheels.

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3.95 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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5.78 km

Ferry De Vogelvlucht (Handum Crossing)

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Nice bicycle and passenger ferry. Please note the operating times 😉

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6.63 km

Panoramic view of the Meuse

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6.64 km

View of the River Meuse

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The path on the left side of the Meuse leads along the high bank; after the short climb you will be rewarded a great view.

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11.2 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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13.8 km

The Goddess of the Earth Sculpture

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This impressive sculpture by Rik van Rijswick is called "The Goddess of the Earth". The artist has created several such large works. You can find out more about his work on this page: artmachine.nl

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14.4 km

Beesel Center

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A small pearl along the Meuse.

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

6.23 km

5.50 km

1.13 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.62 km

3.37 km

2.60 km

2.33 km

1.39 km

262 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

23°C

15 %

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

Gravel Path at Sint Petrus Windmill

The Grauwe Beer Windmill

Ferry De Vogelvlucht (Handum Crossing)

Panoramic view of the Meuse

View of the River Meuse

Kessel–Beesel ferry service

The Goddess of the Earth Sculpture

Beesel Center

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