Archaeological Cycle Route Weert - On the Island of Weert

Citycenter Nederweert
Boshoverheide
cycle route Waterput Weert
NMC
Laarderschans

Cycle route

Length: 32 km. Discover the exciting history of Weert. Experience the stories behind archaeological finds with your smartphone. Stand eye-to-eye with a virtual archaeologist and discover secrets of Weert that have remained hidden underground until now. Along the route you will also pass other heritage sites and beautiful nature in the municipality of Weert and Nederweert. And on the way you can stop at various places to enjoy Burgundian Limburg.

Except at the start, the route completely follows the cycle junction system, namely 53-50-41-40-77-78-76-69-51-73-70-72-73-53. You can start the cycle route at any point on the route. However, the best starting point is the Markt in Weert. 

Overview of the route

The route is fully included in the Archeo Route Limburg app. Download the app and start the route from the app. Along the way you will be warned via a bell if you come to an interesting location.

An additional information folder about the route of the Island of Weert is also available. However, this is not necessary to cycle the route. Via the app you will receive sufficient information about the sights along the way.

Discover various important aspects and finds from the history of Weert and Nederweert at the eight Archeo Route Limburg locations. Think about the story of the Van Horne dynasty, or the fortified city of Weert. You will also learn more about the Celtic Schans, the city well, the Weerterbeek and the Island of Weert. The story about the cachot in Nederweert is also included in the route. If you follow this route, you will also pass various other places of interest along the way. 

The cycle route Het eiland van Weert is an interesting and educational experience for all ages. 

Tips for your smartphone en route

Turn on your navigation and sound.
Make sure the battery of your phone is fully charged and take your powerbank with you if necessary.

Also check out the other Archeo Route Limburg routes.

Properties
Route: 25-35 km.
Route from A to A
Marked route

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