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The flat and green land between Rhine and Maas
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 Discover the very nice region between the Rhine and the Maas on the dutch side. Lovely towns await you. As all the other towns and villages, Kevelaer looks like a Dutch town with its typical gothic architecture. It is the greatest pilgrims' town in northwestern Europe with about 1 million visitors.
Xanten's cathedral is built in romanesque and gothic style and possesses very beautiful altars in wood from the 15th and 16th centuries. This town has kept its medieval and gothic character, a part of the walls and ancient windmills. The archaeological park reminds you that Xanten has been an important roman colony some 2000 years ago. Not less medieval and gothic is Kalkar. The gothic church Nikolai possesses one of the most important collection of medieval altars in wood.
Kleve was considered the most elegant Residence town in Prussia of the 18th century. Great French and English parks and very nice buildings witness the glorious past of this ancient capital of the duchy of Kleve. Our tour continues along the river of Maas in the Netherlands. You will see other lovely castles, villages and towns as Gennep, Well, Arcen and Nimegue, Venlo.
The various and very charming landscapes of the Low Rhineland await you. You will ride on little roads and paths along the Rhine and the Maas, but also on paths along other little rivers like the Nette and Niers on the last day, when you return to Kevelaer.
Route:
About 190-230 km, mainly on flat and quiet roads and paths that anybody can do.
Bikes:
Our country bikes have comfortable saddles, special wheels, 18 gears or 7 gears with pedal breaks, lights, mudguard, anti-theft device, luggage rack, 2 saddle-bags, bike stand and puncture repair kit.
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Day 1: Kevelaer
Arrival at Kevelaer. We bring you from the airport to the hotel.
Day 2: Kevelaer - Xanten ca. 40 - 60 km, 24 - 36 miles
9:30 a.m: Distribution of bikes - if they are rented - and necessary documents. From hotel, on little roads and pathes through the typical landscapes of the Low Rhineland. During about 20 km, you ride on the Rhine-dike to Xanten.
Day 3: Xanten - Elten ca. 40 km, 24 miles
Today, you continue to discover the typical landscape along the Rhine river and visit the towns of Rees, Kalkar, Emmerich before you will arrive at the hotel on the top of the "mountain" Elten from where you have a magnificent sight on the plain.
Day 4.: Elten - Nimegue ca. 50 km, 30 miles
From hotel down to the Rhine in the Netherlands, you cross the river on a little boat. You then ride on the Rhine dike until Nimegue, the oldest town from the Netherlands. On the other side of the Rhine and mainly on the high dikes across lovely villages back to Elten.
Day 5.: Elten - Afferden ca. 40 km, 24 miles
From hotel down to the Rhine in the Netherlands, you cross the river on a little boat again and continue by passing the very typical and fascinating landscape of the Duffel. You cross the great forest Reichswald and ride along the Maas to the little village of Afferden. Nice hotel near the Maas.
Day 6: Afferden - Kevelaer ca. 20 - 40 km, 12 - 24 miles
Always along the Maas river. Visit Arcen and its castle. Then you continue your trip to Walbeck very known for its asparagus culture and restaurants. Then on little paths back to Kevelaer.
Day 7: end of the tour
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Self-Guided:
6 nights with copious breakfast in carefully chosen 3-star hotels
Luggage transport between the hotels
Detailed documentation, brochures and maps
Technical assistance
Not included:
Your journey to and from Kevelaer
The country bike, 7 gears, unisex, (€60), if you need one
Entrance fees to monuments
Drinks
Insurance
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Self-Guided: Sundays, April 1-October 28, 2007. Daily for 4+.
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Self-Guided:
Double room: €590
Single room surcharge: €120
Surcharge for optional dinner package: €100
Rental bike (7-speed): €60
Helmet: €5 (please note on form when booking)
Extra night:
Double room: €50
Single room: €70
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How to come:
Car: motorway A57 (E31), exit Sonsbeck, Kevelaer
Nearest train station: Kevelaer
Nearest airport: Niederrhein or Duesseldorf (60 km)
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