Biking
The bicycle route network in Horst aan de Maas has about 300 km of signposted bicycle paths.
Hiking
The hiking trail network in Horst aan de Maas has about 450 km of marked hiking trails.
Bioproducts
There are many farms in the area that grow their own products, think of rose fields, fresh vegetables, fruits and alcoholic beverages.
Cities & Museums
Nearby you can find museums with art exhibits, about rural life and local history.
Attractions
There is something for everyone: Toverland, Kasteeltuinen Arcen, Aardbeienland and Designer Outlet Roermond are all within driving distance. Or just a relaxed evening of bowling is also fun!
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Biking
Our Recommendations
The Rose Route (30 km)
Lottum is the rose village of the Netherlands. This bike route passes fields where millions of roses are grown each year. In June and July, the rose fields are in bloom.
The Asparagus Route (40 km)
This Asparagus Route is best cycled during the asparagus season from April through June. The bike route passes asparagus fields and asparagus farms where you can buy daily fresh asparagus. In Grubbenvorst, Tienray and Horst there are also many cozy terraces where you can stop for a snack and/or drink.
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Hiking
We recommend exploring Meerlo on foot first. On the right is a route of about 10 km, on mostly unpaved roads. Starting point is at ’t Kasteelke, after which you walk through the forest area Hooge Heide, the Maaspark Ooijen-Wanssum and through the hamlet of Megelsum. After the walk, you can have a drink at café Oud Meerlo.
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Bioproducts
Own Kitchen, so why not buy some fresh Produce for Dinner?
Wine
Zaerums Genieten is only a 20-minute drive away. You can go there for a wine tasting or a wine/beer workshop. The wine tasting is given on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and must be reserved in advance.
Asparagus
Martens Asparagus (Mackayweg 2, Tienray) can be reached by a 5-minute drive. The store is open during the asparagus season and sells high quality asparagus, as well as other delicacies such as fruits, cheeses and alcoholic beverages.
Fresh Fruit
A 20-minute drive away (Dorperpeelweg 1, America) is Blueberry Land, you can pick blueberries here during the summer and buy blueberry products (such as honey, wine, beer and liqueurs) on Saturday mornings. Handjegezond and Akkiestuin also sell fresh fruit, herbs and deli products.
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Cities & Museums
Nijmegen and Kevelaer are beautiful cities that are both worth visiting if you haven't been there before. Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands with many attractions and nice terraces. Kevelaer is a beautiful small town in Germany which has an impressive Basilica.
Het Limburgs Museum in Venlo has continuously changing exhibitions and in particular displays a collection that focuses on the story of the people of Limburg. The museum has an extensive archaeological collection.
Het Oorlogsmuseum Overloonpresents the history of World War II.
Het openluchtmuseum De Locht is a fun interactive museum about rural life of the past and present.
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Attractions
Toverland
Toverland is a short half-hour drive from ’t Kasteelke. It has six enchanting worlds with many attractions and shows for young and old.
Kaasteeltuinen Arcen
Kasteeltuinen Arcen is just under 20 minutes away. The park has 15 themed areas, water features, a miniature golf course and a 17th-century castle.