View of the Julianakanaal Bend – View of a Bend in the Meuse loop from Beek

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Beek

View of the Julianakanaal Bend – View of a Bend in the Meuse loop from Beek

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View of the Julianakanaal Bend – View of a Bend in the Meuse loop from Beek

02:22

40.8km

130m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.9 km for 91 m

After 31.1 km for 149 m

Open: • April & October, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • May & June & September: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • July & August: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.35 km

View of the Julianakanaal Bend

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Benches offer an opportunity for a break with a wonderful view of the Meuse.

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5.65 km

Juliana Canal

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The Julianakanal is a 36 km long navigable canal between Limmel near Maastricht and Maasbracht. There are 3 locks on this piece to cope with the 23.60m difference in altitude. The canal was built between 1925 and 1935.

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7.26 km

View of a Bend in the Meuse

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7.66 km

Woodhenge of Meers

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A monument made of 2000-year-old trees can be seen on the banks of the Grenzmaas.

The trees were dredged up during excavations near Stevenswwert.

Your list is also very interesting …

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25.2 km

Maas Bend

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An idyllic place. On the bike path there is a bench to rest. A hiking trail leads along there

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27.8 km

1843 border marker on the Meuse

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The border post is actually less interesting, but the view across the Maas to Elsloo / NL is really nice.

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28.7 km

View of the River Meuse from Kotem

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After the great heat and drought, the water level is now rising again

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31.3 km

Ferry De Jung 2 (Geulle–Uikhoven)

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Nice ferry. Little hidden behind a fence with a path over the dike. For further information, see rivierparkmaasvallei.eu/nl/veerpontjes

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40.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

11.8 km

10.8 km

1.51 km

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

17.2 km

1.01 km

938 m

498 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

12°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 24, 2022,Berg aan de Maas - Ründchen Bosreservaat Kraaienbos - Leut - Kotem - Uikhoven - Geulle aan de Maas - Meers - Maasband - Stein - Urmond und zurück 2022

Berg aan de Maas - Ründchen Kraaienbos forest reserve - Leut - Kotem - Uikhoven - Geulle aan de Maas - Meers - Maasband - Stein - Urmond und zurück Start point: Holsberg 71, 6129 KM Urmond (NL)

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September 11, 2024,Langs de Maas

Einighausen Berg a/d Maas Maasmechelen Geulle Meers Stein Urmond Einighausen

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May 10, 2024,Fietstocht; Prachtig uitzicht op de Maas – Oude Maas rondtocht 🇧🇪🇳🇱 vanuit Bunde 🇳🇱🚲🚲🌞😎

Possible starting place:
Next to AVIA gas station Bunde, Sportlaan parking lane.
Cycling junction 14

Sunny bike ride along the Grens-Maas 🇳🇱🇧🇪🇳🇱
Have lunch at Ut Bakkes Maasbendj [Maasband]
There is still a lot of work to be done around Maasband in 2024/05 regarding the construction of the new Hoxweerd bridge, several cycle paths have been diverted and/or closed.

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