The River Meuse – Oolderplas loop from Maasgouw

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Netherlands

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Maasbracht

The River Meuse – Oolderplas loop from Maasgouw

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The River Meuse – Oolderplas loop from Maasgouw

02:17

39.9km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.4 km

View of the Roer in Roermond

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When the weather is nice and on weekends it can be very crowded, otherwise it's worth going here.

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11.7 km

The River Meuse

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950 km long river that originates in France and ends in the North Sea via the Dutch river delta.
Floods occur regularly here. 3rd photo is from 2011

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11.8 km

Red Bridge over the Hambeek

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Coming from the direction of the city, one feels again away from the stress and the hustle and bustle.

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16.2 km

Oolderplas

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Between Thorn, Horn, Roermond and here at de Oolderplas you feel like you are in southern climes when the weather is right.

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25.3 km

Maasbracht Inland Port

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The port of Maasbracht is one of the largest inland ports in the Netherlands, as it is close to the Juliana Canal, the Wessem-Niederweert Canal, the Linne-Buggenum Lateraal Canal and …

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29.9 km

Historic Center of Stevensweert

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During the Eighty Years' War, the original village of Stevensweert was expanded into a fortified town by the Spanish in 1633. An earthen wall with seven bastions and five ravelins …

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32.0 km

Hompesche Windmill

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The Hompesche Molen visitor center opened its doors in 2005. The presentation of nature and landscape are combined in a special way with the rustic interior of the mill café. …

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37.6 km

Maasbracht Locks

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Opening hours:
From January 1st to December 31st (due to the restrictions, there may be additional waiting times). Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, King's Day and Liberation Day: as on weekdays. …

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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

9.07 km

934 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

4.94 km

1.94 km

601 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

46 %

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Comments

October 2, 2023,Östlich der Maas von Roermond bis Stevensweert 🐃🐃🐃 und ohne ⛴️ Fähre zurück

Started from CP Velmans through Roermond east of the Maas to the ferry at Stevensweert. Unfortunately this will no longer run from October and we first had to go back the same route and could only drive over to Wessem. Felt like I missed a nice part. The highlight was Molenplas. Wonderful nature. Otherwise it was partly like being on …

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