Radreise 01: GRENZEN.LOS | Roermond-Luxemburg

• Elevation gain: ▲approx. 3,125 m ▼approx. 2,720 m

• Overnight stay in Roermond (NL)

Roermond’s historic old town, a designated heritage site, enchants visitors with its churches and cathedral, as well as its cafés and outdoor seating areas, inviting you to explore and stroll.

Here, where the Rur flows into the Meuse, the river is known as the Roer.

• Bike Tour Along the RurUfer Bike Path
• Elevation: ▲ Ascent approx. 75 m | ▼ Descent approx. 13 m

In addition to an idyllic riverine landscape, this stage also offers several historical and cultural highlights. From castles and manor houses to various museums and relics from the coal-mining era, there is much to discover.

The bike tour follows the Rur River from its mouth through the Dutch region of Roerdalen, with its charming villages and stunning natural scenery. A special resident of the Roerdalen is the kingfisher, which finds an ideal habitat here.

• Bike Ride on the RurUfer Bike Trail
• Elevation gain: ▲ Ascent approx. 203 m | ▼ Descent approx. 77 m

Rugged rock formations, castles, and towering rock spires, along with a gently rolling landscape of farmland and man-made river branches, characterize this stage.

Just past Jülich, with its fortifications, you’ll pass through the Indeland, an area currently undergoing a structural transformation from open-pit lignite mining to a new landscape. Here, it’s worth taking a detour to the Indemann, which offers an impressive panoramic view.

• Bike Ride on the RurUfer Bike Trail
• Elevation gain: ▲ Ascent approx. 555 m | ▼ Descent approx. 335 m

This stage is set against a fascinating landscape: starting from the Rurseeplatte, you ride through the deep V-shaped valley of the Rur River all the way to the former cloth-making town of Monschau.

In addition to the large reservoirs, the Eifel National Park is the defining feature of this stage. It’s a region where people “let nature be nature.”

The little town of Monschau, with its picturesque downtown, still exudes the unique charm of a former center of the cloth-making industry. Be sure to try the town’s specialties: mustard, Printen, and Dütchen.

• Bike Tour on the RurUfer Bike Trail and the Vennbahn
• Elevation gain: ▲ Ascent approx. 278 m | ▼ Descent approx. 243 m

For over a century, the Vennbahn was the rail link between Aachen and northern Luxembourg. Today, it is one of the longest former railroad-turned-bike paths in Europe.

Starting in Monschau, the route passes the impressive Reichenstein Viaduct and the German exclave “Ruitzhof” before returning to Belgian territory. Here, you’ll get your first glimpse of the unique high moor landscape of the High Fens—which also gave the Vennbahn its name.

Don’t miss out on the Belgians’ fried delight: Belgian fries. They’re available at one of the many “fritures.” The last stand before crossing back into Germany is, of course, also signposted from the bike path.

• Bike Tour Along the Eifel-Ardennes Bike Trail and the Prüm Bike Trail
• Elevation gain: ▲ Ascent approx. 183 m | ▼ Descent approx. 207 m

The Eifel-Ardennes Bike Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way that was built during the imperial era. After a turbulent geopolitical history, it is now a symbol of the close ties between the German-Belgian border region in the heart of Europe and also geographically connects the Ardennes mountain plateau with the Eifel. In addition to many remnants of the railway era, you’ll also discover a variety of landscapes. Glide down into picturesque valleys or ride over ridges with sweeping views.

Between St. Vith and Prüm, the route runs almost exclusively along former railroad tracks.

• Bike Tour Through the Eifel-Ardennes, the Enz Cycle Route, and the Prüm Cycle Route
• Elevation gain: ▲ Ascent approx. 385 m | ▼ Descent approx. 646 m

From the “rugged” Islek, a cross-border region in the tri-border area of Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium—with ridges reaching up to 570 m and deeply incised river valleys—through the Südeifel Nature Park into the “mild” Bitburger Gutland, with its sun-drenched, colorful orchard meadows. This is also the home of the famous Eifel fruit brandy.

Near Holsthum lies Rhineland-Palatinate’s only hop-growing region. As the only hop farmer in Rhineland-Palatinate, Andreas Dick ensures that the Siegel hops grown there are used exclusively for Bitburger’s premium beers.

• Bike tour along the Prüm and Sauer Bike Trail, starting in Luxembourg via PC2
• Elevation gain: ▲ Ascent approx. 494 m | ▼ Descent approx. 364 m

Gloomy, impressive rock crevices and dense forests are characteristic of “Little Luxembourg Switzerland.”

Lovers of modern architecture will be delighted as they pass through the Kirchberg district in Luxembourg.

Throughout the day in Luxembourg, you’ll be greeted with a friendly “Moien” in the local dialect.

• After breakfast, the Grenzen.Los bike tour comes to an end

The city of Luxembourg isn’t large, but it’s extremely dynamic and multicultural. Restaurants, cafés, museums, and bars—everything is close together. Leisurely strolls and fascinating insights into the history of the city and the country go hand in hand, as the entire Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

So be sure to make the most of your departure day to explore the capital of the world’s only Grand Duchy in a little more detail.

You can return by train (via Liège and Maastricht). Alternatively, you can book a taxi transfer through us.