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Maasduinen Observation Tower – Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins loop from Nijmegen Heyendaal

Maasduinen Observation Tower – Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins loop from Nijmegen Heyendaal

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Maasduinen Observation Tower – Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins loop from Nijmegen Heyendaal

05:15

90.7km

280m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 30.6 km for 1.39 km

Customers only

After 71.3 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.8 km

Het Heijderbos

Nature Reserve

37.2 km

Maasduinen Observation Tower

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For me, the observation tower, next to the Reindersmeer, is the highlight in the Maasduinen Nat`l Park. You may have to push your bike up a few meters to reach …

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38.7 km

Broedersbosch

Forest

39.3 km

Esven

Lake

41.5 km

Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins

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The former castle has something, even if it's sad that it was destroyed.

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45.0 km

Bleyenbeek

Nature Reserve

63.0 km

Gennep Market Square and Historic Town Hall

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Beautiful town centre and an inviting place to stop for a break.

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65.0 km

Genneperhuis and the Niers Delta Nature Reserve

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Here's the last stretch of the Niers, which then flows into the Meuse. A beautiful spot with a lovely gravel bike path (popular with cyclists), a historic site (the Genneper …

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71.0 km

View of Cuijk from the opposite bank of the Maas

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From this side of the Maas you actually have the most beautiful view of Cuijk.

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71.7 km

View of the Meuse

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Worthwhile views to the right and left

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76.0 km

Maas riverside

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The Meuse offers beautiful photo opportunities everywhere in every season.

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84.5 km

Fantastic Bike Road through forest

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Perfect to drive in any weather

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90.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

25.5 km

17.8 km

5.97 km

5.26 km

131 m

119 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

26.5 km

14.4 km

12.3 km

6.46 km

766 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 7 September

22°C

14°C

88 %

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Comments

August 13, 2023,GR Groesbeek-Maasduinen

Great environment, parts I had already cycled in 2021 with a 4-day bikepacking ride. Got this route from Gravelrides.cc but apparently it is a bit outdated, you can no longer pass parts of the route. Some parts have not been ridden for a long time, overgrown and full of nettles! So tantalizing legs...
Maasduinen super nice but I think it's …

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Maasduinen Observation Tower – Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins loop from Nijmegen Heyendaal

Maasduinen Observation Tower

Bleijenbeek Castle Ruins

Gennep Market Square and Historic Town Hall

Genneperhuis and the Niers Delta Nature Reserve

View of Cuijk from the opposite bank of the Maas

View of the Meuse

Maas riverside

Fantastic Bike Road through forest

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