🌳 Out and about in the area surrounding Kleine Camping – Limburg

🚴‍♂️ Cycling in Central Limburg

Central Limburg is a flat and ideal cycling area with many routes:

Cycling activities

• Explore the cross-border network of cycle routes along the Meuse.
• Ask for the routes at the campsite reception.
• Cycle to Belgium via the LF7 cycle path.

Bicycle service

• Bicycle rental at Rijwielhuis Peter Fincken in Maasbracht.
• Bicycle repairs also available at local shops.

🚤 Fun by the water

Ferry and Maasplassen

• Take a pedestrian or bicycle ferry to the other side of the Maas.
• Explore water areas and small villages along the river.

👉 Nice for a day trip by bike ferry.FERRY President Willy Claes

Ohé en Laak (NL) - Ferry - Ophoven (B)

Cycling route network:

between cycle junctions 22 and 01

Taking the bicycle on the pedestrian ferry

Cost: FREE!

To truly explore the Maasvallei River Park, you can take the bicycle and pedestrian ferries during a bike ride or long walk. A trip on one of the charming ferries to the other side of the Meuse River will instantly put you in the holiday mood. This way, you can make pleasant connections between the various Meuse villages and nature reserves.

There are four ferries in the Maasvallei River Park: one large ferry that is also accessible to cars and three bicycle and pedestrian ferries. The latter will return to service on April 6th.

Sailing times

April: 10am to 6pm

May: 10am to 6pm.

June: 10am to 6pm.July: 10am to 7pm.August: 10am to 7pm.

September: 10am to 6pm.

October: 10am to 6pm.

May to September: 7 days a week. April & October: ONLY weekends.

🐟 Water and Beach

Day beach De Maasterp 500m from the campsite

The approximately 15-hectare Dilkensplas is part of the lake. There's a designated area for inexperienced swimmers, no deeper than 1.4 meters. The day beach borders the Dilkensplas nature reserve.

The restaurant and sanitary facilities are built on top of the dike. This is due to flooding during the winter season.

Day beach "De Kis"

In Stevensweert there is a day beach that is a stone's throw from the Stevensweert marina in Stevensweert.

Swimming pool in the Bandert

In Echt. Swimming pool in the Bandert, Bandertlaan 7 - 6101 LZ Echt - telephone 0475-482160

Eurobad in Maasbracht

Outdoor swimming pool with four pools, a playground, a sandpit, a large sunbathing area with plenty of shade.

address: Europalle 5 - 6051 HM - telephone 0475-468333

Natural Monuments and its beauty.

Galloways and Konik horsesThe Dilkensplas near Laak in particular is characterised by rough bank erosion and deposits of sand and silt.

The vegetation consists of riparian forest, scrub, roughs and rich river valley vegetation.

Waterfowl are particularly common in winter. Since 1992, the 40-hectare area (20 hectares of which are water) has been grazed by Galloway and Konik horses, which help create a diverse natural environment instead of just woodland. The grazers were selected for their friendly nature, but they remain wild animals. Therefore, for your own safety, always maintain a 25-meter distance.

Fish pond: "the Teggerse Plas"

Opposite the Maashoeve, together with a number of other fishing ponds in Stevensweert, is owned by the angling association "De Snoek".

Natuurmonumenten, together with the VOF Natuurbedrijf "Eiland in de Maas," is the proud manager of the Molenplas, a beautiful natural lake created from the last large-scale traditional gravel extraction. Unique bird species such as the Common Tern and the Little Ringed Plover have already been sighted, and the Beaver has also been spotted. The entire area is open to walkers for exploring, and a birdwatching screen has been installed for bird enthusiasts.

🌳 Nature reserves on the "Island in the Maas".

A magnificent nature reserve has emerged around Stevensweert and Ohé en Laak. It's easily accessible via wide hiking trails. And those who prefer something a little more rugged and exciting can also roam the area. It's an area with a variety of activities, complete with rapids.

Nature reserve in Ohe en Laak - Limburg

With a viewpoint offering a breathtaking panorama. A bird island and rapidly developing trees, plants, and animal species. The Hompesche windmill and a stand of ancient trees are the area's two characteristic features. Just take a day trip to Stevol. It's truly worth it. You'll experience the atmosphere of the future Grensmaas nature reserve.

Meuse valley landscape

Characteristic of the island is the so-called "Meuse Valley landscape." This landscape is formed by floodplains located directly on the banks, with slightly higher fields behind them.

The floodplains are mostly used as pastureland. Along the edges of these fields lie small villages, which follow the river's course and are not always protected by a dike. Further inland, remnants of older river channels are still visible in the landscape.

The area has a completely open character.

In addition, the area is dominated by the high dike of the Juliana Canal. This canal was dug between 1925 and 1934 and visually cuts off a section of the Meuse valley from Maasbracht to Maastricht.

Finally, the gravel pits are characteristic of this area. After World War II, small-scale extraction of the gravel deposited by the river in the Meuse Valley during the various ice ages began. This industry gained full momentum in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Gravel was a raw material for concrete and asphalt. Thanks in part to the efforts of the local population, the gravel pits have been given a new purpose as recreational or nature reserves.

📌 Practical tips

✔ Always bring water, snacks, and a route map when you go out. ✔ Ask at the reception for up-to-date maps for your cycling routes. ✔ Many routes are well-marked with junctions (junction system).