Cycling routes in Limburg

The Maasduinen and the Maasgaard create a surprisingly varied cycling area where nature and river scenery complement each other. Ride through forests and heathland, past drifting dunes and stream valleys, with the River Maas never far away. In the Maasgaard, waterways, farmland, and green dikes alternate, offering wide views and quiet country lanes between villages and farms. An ideal region for anyone who enjoys variety, tranquil nature, and cycling through landscapes that continually change in character.

Parkstad Limburg and the Lower Rhine Plain offer a surprisingly diverse cycling landscape where sandy soils, water, and rolling relief alternate throughout the route. Ride past heathland and drifting dunes, between ponds, forests, and wet marshes, with stream valleys forming green ribbons through the area. Striking quarry pits and steep escarpments add a more rugged character and create memorable viewpoints along the way. An ideal cycling region for anyone who enjoys variety, nature, and unexpected contrasts.

De Maasduinen National Park is a unique river-terrace landscape along the River Maas, where you cycle through a close-knit mosaic of natural habitats. The route leads through extensive forests and heathland, past pools and clear lakes, with stretches of drifting sand that lend the scenery an open, almost desert-like feel. Thanks to the height differences in the river dunes, you often get surprising viewpoints and quiet, winding paths. An ideal cycling destination in North Limburg for anyone who loves variety, tranquillity, and pure nature.

De Meinweg National Park is a rare river-terrace landscape in Central Limburg, where steep transitions and changes in elevation make the scenery especially captivating. Cycle through extensive forests and gently rolling heathland, while lush stream valleys cut through the area like green ribbons. Quiet trails, shaded avenues, and open heath edges alternate, with frequent viewpoints across the undulating terrain. A special cycling destination for anyone who enjoys nature, variety, and landscapes that keep shifting in mood.

Riverpark Maasvallei and the Maasplassen offer a cycling landscape where the river and water recreation take centre stage. Ride alongside lush riverside nature with gravel banks, floodplain forests, and flower-rich meadows, while the Maas and its bends and dikes keep revealing new views. Along the way you pass a distinctive “white town”, known for its pale façades and historic streetscape. Then the scenery opens up to the Maasplassen, the Netherlands’ largest connected watersports area, with marinas, open water, and long shorelines made for relaxed kilometres.

The South Limburg Hill Country and the Vaalserberg are the Netherlands’ best-known cycling area for elevation and views. Ride through a gently rolling landscape of sunken lanes, orchards, meadows, and stream valleys, where every climb is rewarded with fresh panoramas. Near the Vaalserberg you reach the highest point in the country, with sweeping views across the hills and the border region. An ideal destination for more challenging cycling routes, full of atmosphere, character, and constantly changing scenery.

In the South Limburg National Landscape, you cycle through an idyllic hill country where rolling fields and green slopes unfold at an unhurried pace. Narrow lanes follow gently flowing streams through valleys and villages, passing marl quarries, sunken roads, and sheltered orchards that give the region its distinctive character. Centuries-old castles, chapels, and traditional half-timbered farmhouses appear as memorable landmarks along the way. A special cycling destination for those who love nature, cultural heritage, and panoramic views in the southern Netherlands.

North Limburg, between the Peel and the Maas, is a surprisingly diverse cycling region where sandy soils, waterways, and cultural heritage alternate throughout the landscape. Ride past country estates and quiet tree-lined lanes, through forests and heathland, with ponds and former peat pits along the way that recall the area’s reclamation past. Open stretches of farmland are balanced by sheltered nature paths and peaceful waters, keeping every route engaging and varied. An ideal destination for cyclists who enjoy a green setting, plenty of diversity, and a calm countryside feel.