Three Country

Experience an unforgettable bike tour in the green heart of Western Europe. This route is nicely designed and follows bicycle paths and tranquil back roads. For most of this Europe bike tour, navigation is made easy with the cycling-by-numbers system.

This cycling adventure will prove to be unforgettable as you pedal through three National Parks: Hoge Kempen in Belgium, Eifel in Germany, and De Meinweg in the Netherlands. You will roam past famous abbeys and castles, visit Maastricht and Monschau, and enjoy the bike path along the River Roer/Rur as you cycle through woods and heather fields.

If you're worried about the climbs in the High Fens and Eifel, you can always rent an electric bicycle! After a day of cycling, enjoy accommodations in excellent 3 and 4-star hotels each evening.

All of our bike tours in Holland can be found here Holland Bicycle Tours can be found here. Similarly, our Belgium Bicycle Tours and Germany Bicycle Tours are listed here.

Day 1: Arrival in Vlodrop, Netherlands
Day 2: Vlodrop – Roosteren (Netherlands), 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Roosteren – Maastricht (Netherlands), 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 4: Maastricht (Netherlands) – Eupen (Belgium), 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 5: Eupen (Belgium) – Heimbach (Germany), 39 / 45 mi. (62 / 72 km)
Day 6: Heimbach - Düren (Germany), 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 7: Düren - Vlodrop (Netherlands), 45 mi. (73 km)
Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Vlodrop, Netherlands
The tour begins in the quiet village of Vlodrop, near Roermond. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with coffee and a slice of traditional Limburgian vlaai (fruit tart). Your rental bike will be ready at the hotel. If you arrive early, take a short ride to explore Roermond and its charming historic center.

Sample Accommodation:  Boshotel Vlodrop

Day 2: Vlodrop – Roosteren (Netherlands), 31 mi. (50 km)
Today’s route leads through the scenic Roer and Meuse valleys to Maaseik, Belgium. Begin with a tranquil loop through Meinweg National Park and continue via Sint Odiliënberg and Linne to Maasbracht, where the Maasplassen lakes create a lively waterfront scene. Cycle along the Maas to Maaseik, birthplace of painters Jan and Hubert Van Eyck. After exploring the church-rich town, cross back into the Netherlands to the small village of Roosteren for your overnight stay.

Sample Accommodation:  Hotel de Roosterhoeve

Day 3: Roosteren – Maastricht (Netherlands), 32 mi. (52 km)
Follow the picturesque Maas Cycle Route southward, passing a mosaic of dykes, quarries turned into lakes, and villages that announce your approach to Limburg’s Burgundian capital. End the day in Maastricht, a vibrant city of culture, cuisine, and charm. Enjoy its museums, shopping streets, and cafés around the Vrijthof square.

Sample Accommodation:  NH Hotel Maastricht or Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt 

Day 4: Maastricht (Netherlands) – Eupen (Belgium), 40 mi. (64 km)
Leaving Maastricht, you follow the River Meuse south to Eijsden, a picturesque Dutch village near the border. Cross into Belgium’s Flemish Voer region, a land of gentle hills and pastoral beauty. Climb to 300 m above sea level for sweeping views of the countryside, and consider stopping at the Abbey of Val Dieu before continuing to the German-speaking town of Eupen for the night.

Sample Accommodation:  Kloster Heidberg

Day 5: Eupen (Belgium) – Heimbach (Germany), 39 / 45 mi. (62 / 72 km)
Today brings a more challenging ride through the High Fens, ascending to around 650 m N.A.P. and rewarded with panoramic views. Descend to the picturesque town of Monschau, once a center of cloth and wool trade, before continuing through the Eifel region along the River Rur toward the Rursee. End the day with an optional boat trip or cycle to your hotel in Heimbach.

Sample Accommodation: Art Hotel Eifel 

Day 6: Heimbach - Düren (Germany), 22 mi. (35 km)
Follow the River Rur through gentle countryside toward the flatter lands below. German cycle paths are well-maintained and largely free from traffic, making for a pleasant ride past friendly villages en route to Düren.

Sample Accommodation:  Dürens Posthotel or Dorint Hotel

Day 7: Düren - Vlodrop (Netherlands), 45 mi. (73 km) 

Your final cycling day follows the River Rur toward the Dutch border. Before returning to Vlodrop, detour through De Meinweg National Park, one of the region’s natural treasures. Visit the Dalheimer Mill, still in operation today, before arriving back at your starting point.

Sample Accommodation:  Boshotel Vlodrop

Day 8: Departure
End of tour after breakfast

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You will be accommodated in 3 to 4-star establishments during your tour. In each day’s detailed itinerary you will find the name of the preferred hotel(s). If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.