Fancy a long bikepacking ride in The Netherlands than Beef With The Border is the perfect route for you.
It covers more than 1100 kilometres of gravel roads, singletrack, forest roads and other sometimes challenging trails along the border region of The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS​​
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National Parks, including De Meinweg, Grenspark Kalmthoutse heide and De Maasduinen
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Fortifications from the Eighty Years War, the Dutch Revolt
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Reconstructions of the 'Dodendraad', the electric fence that stood along the border during World War I
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The Vaalserberg, the highest point of The Netherlands
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Quaint little towns with plenty of local cuisine along the way
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Typical border crossings with busy supermarkets and shops
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Zundert, the birthplace of Vincent van Gogh
THE ROUTE
CHALLENGING, YET BEAUTIFUL TRAILS
ABOUT ROAD SAFETY, REGIONAL DIFFERENCES, CAMPING OPTIONS AND MORE
With a total distance of more than 1,100 kilometres, you can expect just about every type of road surface along the way. The route loosely follows the meandering border, occasionally crossing into Germany and Belgium. Riding along the Dutch border is a varied and adventurous experience, full of surprises at every turn.
