Arcen Castle and Gardens – Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry loop from Broekhuizen

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Arcen En Velden

Arcen Castle and Gardens – Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry loop from Broekhuizen

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Arcen Castle and Gardens – Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry loop from Broekhuizen

02:48

46.9km

90m

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 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.8 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.21 km

Arcen Castle

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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.

The outer …

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7.48 km

Cycle Path Through the Forest

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Very nice cycle path. Impressive forest landscape.

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14.4 km

Zwart Water

Nature Reserve

21.0 km

East side of Groote Heide

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The section marked here is ideal for driving around the Grotte Heide away from traffic. The section is suitable for all types of bicycles, but also for hikers and skaters.

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23.0 km

Groote Heide Cycle Path

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I always enjoy driving this section between Gate 9 and the Herongen border crossing.
The cycle path runs on the Dutch side.

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23.3 km

Cycle Path Along Venlo Glider Airfield

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When the weather is good, there is relatively brisk activity here. You can make yourself comfortable on various benches and watch the hustle and bustle.

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23.7 km

Cycle path through the Venloer Heide

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A very nice bike path between the airfield and the "Grote Heide" brasserie. The path is paved and shared with hikers.

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35.8 km

Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry

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From up here you can watch the hustle and bustle of the translators with the ferry.

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44.0 km

Arcen Historic Centre

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Arcen's picturesque town center offers plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat and many beautiful Limburg houses. A visit during the week is recommended, as it gets very busy on weekends when the weather is nice.

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46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

17.1 km

6.84 km

3.88 km

526 m

135 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

7.24 km

4.38 km

2.76 km

1.90 km

186 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

August 26, 2023,Krickenbecker See - Arcen - Venlo

Small beautiful Saturday tour at our neighbors. Always slowing down.

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May 11, 2025,Muttertagsrunde mit Einkaufsstop in Venlo

Today we went on a leisurely ride from Leuth in Kaldenkirchen across the German/Dutch border via Arcen to Venlo and back.
The ride was very easy to ride and took us through small villages, past heathlands with fragrant broom, through forests with a wonderful scent of pine, and along the linden-lined cycle paths along the Meuse to Venlo.
In Venlo, …

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