Deurnsche Peel and Mariapeel – Helenaveen Village and Canals loop from Meijel

Netherlands

Limburg

Meijel

Deurnsche Peel and Mariapeel – Helenaveen Village and Canals loop from Meijel

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Deurnsche Peel and Mariapeel – Helenaveen Village and Canals loop from Meijel

02:51

45.0km

50m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 30.4 km for 709 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 31.1 km for 235 m

Closed: • March 15-July 15 • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 31.3 km for 1.29 km

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.09 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Deurne Canal

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Cross the Deurnes Kanaal and go inside the Kwakvors towards Grashoek, or via the Belgenhoek towards Helenaveen.

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29.9 km

Kanaalweg Gravel Path (Mariaveen, Deurnsche Peel and Mariapeel)

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Great road, very easy to drive.

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31.2 km

Mariapeel

Nature Reserve

33.7 km

Deurnsche Peel and Mariapeel

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Beautiful friends. Doesn't matter what season you come. Cycling is allowed. New is the monument to the pilots who died here in the Second World War. Beautiful memorial site.

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34.2 km

Mariaveen

Nature Reserve

34.7 km

Beautiful open nature. Beautiful white sand path that is easy to ride with a gravel bike, at least in the wetter months. I don't know what it's like in the summer. Really away from the highway, wonderfully quiet.

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37.7 km

Helenaveen Village and Canals

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This is a beautiful little village. This place used to be very important for peat extraction. Now you will find beautiful canals to cycle along and good restaurants.

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37.7 km

Bridge over the canal in Helenaveen

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Bridge over the canal in Helenaveen, with enough space to take a break. This can be done at the cafe or on one of the many picnic benches in the village. There is a peat cutter artwork in the canal.

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41.6 km

Deurne Canal Weir and Crossing Point

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Here you cross many bridges, some easier than others.

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42.0 km

Birdwatching Hide Blankersplas

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Bird watching hut at the Blankersplas.
In 2003, this area was purchased by the province of Limburg and subsequently partly excavated. This created the current lake, which is fed by …

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45.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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