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Arcen En Velden

East side of Groote Heide – Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry loop from Broekhuizen

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Netherlands

Limburg

Arcen En Velden

East side of Groote Heide – Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry loop from Broekhuizen

Moderate

4.8

(68)

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East side of Groote Heide – Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry loop from Broekhuizen

02:50

47.2km

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: May 18, 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

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7.46 km

Cycle Path Through the Forest

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Very nice cycle path. Impressive forest landscape.

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14.1 km

Black Water

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Zwart Water is an idyllic lake (or there are others around it) not far from Venlo. Easily accessible by car and bike and many opportunities to move around or just to linger.

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14.4 km

Zwart Water

Nature Reserve

20.9 km

East side of Groote Heide

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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22.9 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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34.0 km

Sint Jan Sleutelbergbos

Nature Reserve

36.0 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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44.1 km

View of the River Maas

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along the Maas, towards Arcen there are nice restaurants with Maaszicht 😃 for the summer

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47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

17.3 km

6.90 km

3.92 km

575 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

7.86 km

4.40 km

3.12 km

1.95 km

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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Cycle Path Through the Forest

Black Water

East side of Groote Heide

Groote Heide Cycle Path

Cycle Path Along Venlo Glider Airfield

Cycle path through the Venloer Heide

Velden–Grubbenvorst Ferry

View of the River Maas

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