from/to Maastricht oder ´s Gravenvoeren 4-Country Vennbahn 2024
In the summer of 2013 the ‘Vennbahn’, Europe’s longest and most beautiful continuous crossborder cycle path (125 km) on disused railway tracks, was officially opened. The ‘Vennbahn’ (with an average climb of less than 2%) passes through three different countries, from the German city of Aachen, near the Dutch border, via East Belgium to Troisvierges in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The route, which owes its name to the unique ‘High Fens’ nature reserve and has experienced an eventful history as the ‘Vennbahn’, has given a new purpose. The past glories of this once important railway link are still visible at various locations along the route, where panels with text and historic photos accentuate this theme.
The ‘Vennbahn’ has been chosen as Cycle Route of the Year 2014.
After your inquiry you will immediately receive an e-mail message. If not, we kindly ask you to call us (0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 212).
Detailed information about this offer
- 7 overnight-stays in comfortable 3-star and 4-star hotels
- daily buffet breakfast
- route description
- tourist information for on the road
- GPS tracks on demand
- daily luggage transfer
- tourist tax
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Maastricht or ´s Gravenvoeren
Check-in in your hotel. Take some time today to enjoy the oldest town in the Netherlands. Example of hotel: NH Hotel Maastricht oder Hotel Blanckthys in ‘s GravenvoerenDay 2 - From Maastricht/ ´s Gravenvoeren to Eupen or surroundings approx. 60 km
Soon after departure from Maastricht you are cycling in Belgium. Past ´s Gravenvoeren, and Hombourg you cycle to Raeren, where in a Castle a pottery museum is located. Continue your route to Eupen, the capital of the East Cantons. Enjoy the last 7 kilometres of today's route ‘downhill' direction Lake Eupen! Example of hotel: Kloster Heidberg in Eupen or Hotel Tychon AGDay 3 - From Eupen or surroundings to Sankt Vith approx. 60–70 km
Remarkably, nearly all of today's route is closed to motorized vehicles. Climb gradually to a height of 660m above N.A.P. level, enjoying the natural beauty of the High Fens. From Kalterherberg on, the route follows the ‘Vennbahn' cycling path. It's an easy ride past Sourbrodt marshalling yard to Waimes; and then past Montenau artisanal ham smokery to Sankt Vith. Example of hotel: Hotel Pip Margraff or Hotel Steineweiher in St. VithDay 4 - From Sankt Vith to Clervaux, approx. 55 km or 35 km + train ride
On the way to Luxembourg, still on the ‘Vennbahn' cycling path, don't miss the castle ruins of Burg Reuland. Shortly after, cross the border into Luxembourg to reach Troisvierges. At this point, choose either to catch a slow train to Clervaux or to cycle a splendid route with some steep climbs and delightful descents! Example of hotel: Hotel Koener Clervaux or Chateau d'Urspelt in UrspeltDay 5 - From Clervaux–Bütgenbach approx. 65 km
Set off for the tri-point where Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany meet, near the village of Ouren. From there, cycle a lovely route through the Our Valley northwards past Schönberg. Leaving the River Our behind, climb to a height of 500m to enjoy wonderful views during the last stretch of the route to Bütgenbach. Example of hotel: Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof or Hotel Eifelland in BütgenbachDay 6 - From Bütgenbach to Aachen approx. 70 km
Take it easy today! You will cycle easily over the Vennbahn towards Aachen. Take a break in one of the lovely historical cities of Monschau or Kornelimünster. The last 30 km to Aachen is going downhill so you will have some energy left to admire the beautiful inner city of Aachen. Example of hotel: Mercure Hotel am Europaplatz in AachenDay 7 - From Aachen to Maastricht or ´s Gravenvoeren approx. 45 km
On your final cycling day, head back from Aachen to Maastricht. The route in Holland you will follow the long distance cycling route LF 13. Enjoy the hills and beautiful panoramas of scenic southern Limburg. Example of hotel: NH Hotel Maastricht oder Hotel Blanckthys in ´s GravenvoerenDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
Individual departure from your cycling holiday.
Parking facilities
At Maastricht is parking at the hotel site for free. At ´s-Gravenvoeren you can park at the Hotel parking lot for a charge of appr. Euro 20,00 per day. More non guarded parking possibilities are available in the near sourrounding within 300 metres away from the hotel.
Security for your booking
As a tour operator, the safety, well-being and health of our customers are top priorities for us. We are constantly monitoring the current situation and are in close contact with official authorities. In the event of travel changes, we will inform you immediately. If an official travel warning is issued on your arrival date for your destination or your home town, you can of course cancel your trip free of charge or change your booking to another date.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
15 % of the tour price up to the 21st day before departure
50% of the tour price from 20th to 14th day before departure
75% of the tour price from the 14th to the 5th day before departure
90% of the tour price from the 5th day before departure until the day of arrival
100% full amount of the tour price from the day of arrival and beyond
If the customer makes changes to the booking (date of travel, tour, duration, transfer of the booking to another person etc.) up to 28 days before departure, for reasons which are outside our control, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,- per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Rates and additional services to book
Arrival: 01.05.2024 - 30.09.2024
every Thursday and Friday, 02.05.–23.08.2024
every Friday, 30.08.-20.09.2024
Arrival: 01.05.2024 - 30.09.2024
Saving tips
Our rental bikes
Bike hire: (24-speed/caliper brake, women and men bikes)
€ 130,- per stay
Electrically powered bike:
€ 200,- per stay