{"id":18727,"date":"2026-06-23T16:46:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=18727"},"modified":"2026-06-23T19:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:04:55","slug":"cycling-the-vennbahn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2026\/06\/23\/cycling-the-vennbahn\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling the Vennbahn – one of Europe’s weirdest borders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since I moved to the Dutch province of Limburg, I\u2019ve been spoiled as a cyclist. To me, having multiple of Europe\u2019s most famous cycle routes practically at my doorstep is the ultimate luxury no money can buy. Less than one hour by train, and I am at the start of some of the greatest long distance cycling routes in Belgia<\/a>, Germany, and the Netherlands<\/a>. And, with the Vennbahn starting just 20 km from my home, this unique cross-border trail was at the very top of my cycling bucket list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This 125-km-long cycle adventure connects three countries (Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg), and is one of Europe\u2019s longest rail trails that was transformed into a cycling route. I wouldn\u2019t call the Vennbahn the most scenic or the most exciting cycle route I\u2019ve ridden but there\u2019s something that makes it quite special: it follows one of Europe\u2019s strangest borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vennbahn Cycle Route – Facts and Figures<\/h3><\/div>

D\u0142ugo\u015b\u0107: <\/strong>125 km
Przewy\u017cszenie: <\/strong>1060 m \/ 820 m
Surface:<\/strong> 99 % paved
Road type:<\/strong> 93 % dedicated cycle paths, 7 % quiet local roads
Difficulty:<\/strong> easy
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