

Barge and Bike Tour in Belgium
On the MS Miró through Belgium and the Netherlands
Maastricht – Liège – Thorn – Maastricht
- Belgian waffles and Sunday market La Batte in Liège, Pietersheim Castle Ruins, White City of Thorn, Fortified City of Stevensweert
- Daily routes ●○○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
- Rental e-bike included!
- Bike & Boat: MS Miró
Days
7
Ø km per day
40
Welcome to a journey by bike and boat through Limburg and along the Meuse!
The Belgian-Dutch region of Limburg offers you a cross-border travel experience. During the trip by bike and boat through Limburg, you will be on a well-developed network of bike paths and will be enchanted again and again by the landscapes and the clear waters of the Meuse. You start the round trip with bike and ship through Limburg and along the Meuse in Kanne near Maastricht and erradeln itself almost without climbing historical villages and magnificent cities, castles, flat river valleys, heath areas, meadows and forests.
Your floating hotel, the MS Miró, receives you daily after your bike tours - with comfort and hospitality. Leave your bike at home with confidence, because the rental for the e-bike is already included in the tour price.
Itinerary
- Booking code
NL-LISML-07I - Start / Destination
Maastricht - Duration
7 days / 6 nights - Length
approx 160 - 230 km
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 25 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○

Your ship: MS Miró
The salon yacht MS Miró was launched in 1916, converted to a luxury ship in 2005, completely renovated in 2012 and sails under the Dutch flag. The ship is led by skipper Mart and wife Elly and a small, attentive crew. For a maximum of ten people, the ship offers comfortable cabins, a cozy salon with panoramic windows, open fireplace and house bar. For the name, by the way, the Spanish painter and artist Joan Miró was the godfather.
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Day 1: Individual journey to Kanne near Maastricht, Maastricht – Liège-Angleur (ship)
Your round trip by bike and ship through Limburg and along the Meuse begins just a stone's throw from Maastricht in the Belgian village of Kanne. After embarking on the MS Miró at 12:00, you'll be on your way as the ship takes you to Liège. Explore the charming old town and taste the famous Belgian waffles. If you have a longer journey or would like to get to know Maastricht better, ideally arrive a day earlier.
Day 2: Liège-Angleur – Kanne, approx. 30 / 45 km
After breakfast on the ship, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Sunday market La Batte on land. It is the largest and oldest market in Belgium. Off on your bike! You will cycle along the Meuse River and through the beautiful Voer Valley to the dock in Kanne. After you have strengthened yourself on the ship with a coffee, you use the rest of the day according to your wishes. We recommend a visit to the marl caves at Kanne. Learn more about the origin of the rock layer and the formation of the caves underground.
Day 3: Kanne – Lanaken (boat), Lanaken – Maasmechelen, approx. 25 / 45 km, Maasmechelen – Bree (boat)
In the morning, during breakfast, your ship departs from Kanne. On shore, you'll get briskly on your bike in Lanaken on today's leg of your tour by bike and ship through Limburg and along the Meuse River. Not far from Lanaken lies the ruins of the medieval Pietersheim Castle. The ring-shaped ramparts and the gate tower have been preserved from the 12th century. Right next door is a public park with a castle, which today serves as a hotel. You cycle on to your stage destination Maasmechelen. The MS Miró will take you to the pretty town of Bree.
Day 4: Bree – Achel Abbey – Thorn, approx. 30 / 45 km
After breakfast and the daily tour briefing, you cycle to the Hoge Kempen National Park. Pure nature awaits you here. Moorland landscapes and rare animal species are at home in the greenest part of Flanders. On the way there are numerous places to stop for refreshments, such as the old Trappist abbey Achel with a monastery brewery. For shorter day trips, various suggestions are available on board. By ship, the tour continues in the afternoon to the Dutch town of Thorn.
Day 5: Thorn – Maaseik – Thorn, approx. 30 - 50 km, Thorn – Born (ship)
Today you will cycle along the Meuse River and explore the region around the Limburg Lakes. At the small town of Masseik you cross the border from Belgium into the Netherlands. You will continue to Stevensweert. The town is located on an island in the Meuse River and once served as a fortified town - still recognizable by its fortifications. Visit the Hompesche Molen, the tallest windmill in the province of Limburg, before returning to Thorn, known as the White City. In the evening, your ship will take you to Born.
Day 6: Born – Kanne – Maastricht, approx. 45 km
The last stage of your tour by bike and boat through Limburg and along the Meuse begins in Born at the Juliana Canal. The canal was built in the 1930s and runs almost parallel to the Meuse. Through apple orchards you cycle to the beautiful castle in Elsloo and from there back to Kanne. In the evening you will take a water cab to Maastricht. There you will have the opportunity to discover many historical monuments and architectural highlights. After returning to the MS Miró, you will look back on an eventful trip.
Dates / Prices / Services
Services
- 6 nights on board with shower / WC
- Half board (6 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch)
- Coffee and tea in the afternoon
- Champagne reception with Limburg cake
- Daily cabin cleaning, Bed linen and towels (no bath towels)
- Sport massage device in each cabin
- Electric bike (8-speed unisex with coaster brake)
- Loan helmets available
- Excursion and city tour in Liège
- Invitation Maasmechelen Village
- Daily bike tour briefing, Onboard tour guide
- Pre-trip documents (1 x per cabin), maps for the bike tours on loan on board
- Service hotline (7 days, 8am - 8pm)
Not included:
- Dinner
- Admission fees and excursions
- Drinks on board and tips for tour guide and crew
- Passenger fee, approx. 125 € per person, payable locally
Minimum number of participants to be reached up to 21 days before departure: 6 persons
Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and remain reserved.
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- 5 comfortable outside cabins with double bed (170 x 200cm)
- All cabins have shower / WC, hairdryer, satellite TV / radio / DVD / wifi, air conditioning + fan, central heating as well as safe
- At least 2 portholes per cabin, which can be opened
Facts about the ship
- Year of construction 1916
- Conversion to luxury ship 1998 - 2000
- Complete renovation 2011 - 2012
- 1 passenger deck
- Maximum occupancy: 10 persons
- Cabin size: min. 8.5 m²
- Length: 26 m
- Width: 4.45 m
- Facilities: sundeck, covered aft deck, salon, open fireplace, house bar
- Board languages: Multilingual tour guide
Additional services
Additional bookable services
Passenger fee |
125 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes

Types of rental bikes
- Electric bike / pedelec (8-speed unisex with coaster)
Equipment
2 luggage bags, comfortable saddle, bicycle helmet (please specify the head circumference for the rental helmet when booking), bicycle lock, puncture kit (1 x per booking), safety vest and rain poncho, unflat Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires or comparable
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Electric bike / Pedelec (8-speed unisex with Rückt pedal) |
inclusive |
Short info
- Booking code
NL-LISML-07I - Start / Destination
Maastricht - Duration
7 days / 6 nights - Length
approx. 160 - 230 km
Daily routes ●○○○○
between 25 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Path conditions
The bike path runs mostly on asphalt paths with low elevation climbs. - Parking information
Not far from the pier on the Meuse are parking garages, cost about 25 € for 24 hours. Somewhat cheaper parking options can be found outside the center.
No reservation by Radweg travel possible. - Minimum number of participants
Up to 21 days before the start of the trip to reach minimum number of participants: 6 people
For ship trips are changes due to weather, water level or technical conditions possible and remain reserved. - Own bicycles
Bringing your own bike is limited possible and without discount. - Execution
Local cooperation partner - Mobility notice
The trip is suitable for people with limited mobility only conditionally.
Just contact us regarding your individual needs. - print version PDF
