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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Selfkant

Maaswerken at Illikhoven – View of the Meuse loop from Selfkant

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Heinsberg

Selfkant

Maaswerken at Illikhoven – View of the Meuse loop from Selfkant

Moderate

4.3

(17)

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Maaswerken at Illikhoven – View of the Meuse loop from Selfkant

02:09

37.6km

60m

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: June 21, 2026

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3.19 km

German-Dutch Border at Millen–Sittard

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The Selfkant (Limburgish Zelfkantj) is the westernmost municipality in Germany. It is located at 5° 55' east longitude in the North Rhine-Westphalian district of Heinsberg. It is a member of …

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3.37 km

Millenerweg and view of Millen Castle

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From the hustle and bustle of the city you are back in the wild again. With a beautiful castle in Millen.

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5.69 km

Avenue to Limbricht Castle

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The long, shady avenue leads to Limbricht Castle. Limbricht Castle is a protected cultural monument. It is located near forests and on the outskirts of the village of the same name, Limbricht, which today belongs to the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.

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7.87 km

Limbrichterbosch

Nature Reserve

16.5 km

Maaswerken at Illikhoven

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The narrowest part of the Netherlands, shown with a sign and the oversized chair.

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18.5 km

Floodplains of the Meuse at Roosteren

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beautiful views over the meandering Maas

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18.6 km

View of the Meuse

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One of the many points on the Maas where you have a nice view of the water.

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21.3 km

Grote Markt Maaseik

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Maaseik is a beautiful place with a great market place. On closer inspection, one discovers larger and smaller sculptures again and again. Also for the physical well-being is sufficiently taken care of.

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30.4 km

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Forest

32.4 km

Sint-Janskerk Nieuwstadt

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The Sinkt Janskerk was built in the second half of the 13th century and is a Roman Catholic church.

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37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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16.8 km

15.2 km

5.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

12.8 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Maaswerken at Illikhoven – View of the Meuse loop from Selfkant

German-Dutch Border at Millen–Sittard

Millenerweg and view of Millen Castle

Avenue to Limbricht Castle

Maaswerken at Illikhoven

Floodplains of the Meuse at Roosteren

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