Art along the Meuse Cycle Route in Limburg

Artworks along the Meuse Cycle Route in Limburg

Cycling along the Meuse is more than just a scenic route. It is a voyage of discovery along water, nature, villages and art. Along the Limburg Meuse Cycle Route (EuroVelo 19), there are ten special works of art by artist Patrick Kusters. Each work is both a point of rest and an ode to the place where you are. Made of sustainable materials and designed as giant seats, they each tell their own story.

On your way? Then step off, take a seat on the artworks along the Meuse Cycle Route and look around. Below you can read what to expect at each location.

Gennep - Seats with a view

Whether you are alone or cycling with others: in Gennep there is always a place to sit. Each spot offers a beautiful view of the countryside.

Bloemenstraat Milsbeek, near junction 38

A family sits on a wooden artwork in a green setting, with bicycles in the foreground.

Horst aan de Maas - Giant saddle

In this true cycling community, only one work of art fits: a giant saddle. Ideal for a break between kilometres.

Broekhuizerweg in Broekhuizen, near junction 57

Two women and a child rest at a playful artwork in the landscape, overlooking fields.

Venray - Folding chairs XL

You have almost crossed the provincial border, but these striking folding chairs invite you to stay a while longer. Extra large, nicely eye-catching and a perfect resting point by the water.

Trout farm Keijzersberg, Boltweg 15 Blitterswijck (between nodes 11 and 59)

Three metal objects in a lawn along the water, part of the art along the Meuse Cycle Route.

Steyl - A spiritual break

Take a break in the monastic village of Steyl. The artwork here refers to its religious history and artisanal stained glass.

At the ferry in Steyl, near junction 5

A family enjoys the view from an artful wooden bench by the Meuse River with the monastery of Steyl in the distance.

Peel and Maas - Royal seat

There are seven castles in this municipality, so a royal seat is not to be missed. Take a break and feel regal for a while.

Ondersteweg Kessel, between junctions 54 and 53

A large metal chair overlooking the green Meuse valley, next to an information board about the area.

Beesel - The dragon sword

Beesel is known for its dragon tradition. This artwork in the shape of a dragon sword recalls legends that still live on here.

Reuver, near the ferry, junction 3

A family takes a photo at a large artwork along the Meuse Cycle Route, with bikes parked in the grass.

Maasgouw - Meandering Meuse

Here, the Meuse flows freely and makes wide curves through the landscape. The seating area fits in nicely: wide, open and inviting.

Havenstraat Maasbracht, between junctions 10 and 40

Two children climb on a large ship's helm near the harbour, with boats in the background.

Echt-Susteren - Narrowest chair

You're on the narrowest part of the Netherlands here. Fitting, then, that this seat is narrow - but big enough to take a break.

Ruitersdijk near Illikhoven, between nodes 13 and 19

A child sits with dangling legs on a large rust-brown artwork, with trees and a house on the Meuse River in the background.

Stein - Heart for the Meuse

In Stein, the heart of the Meuse Valley beats. Literally, because this work of art incorporates a heart. A resting place with a view you can just fall in love with.

Berg aan de Maas, by the ferry, near junction 27

A couple sits on a wooden wavy artwork in a flower-filled meadow, bicycles are parked beside the path.

Sittard-Geleen - Connected chairs

At this point, everything comes together. Two chairs, linked together, symbolise meeting. Sit down, look around and enjoy the view together.

Dike near Obbicht, between nodes 19 and 27

Two people sit on a work of art overlooking the Meuse, next to an information panel.

Out and about?

Take a photo at each artwork, share your route with #MaasrouteLimburg and who knows, you might discover even more beautiful places along the Meuse.

A couple take a selfie as they look out over the Meuse River, with bicycles in the background.