Star tours with border delights

On signposted paths…

...it's about Bocholt's neighbors on both sides of the border. Discover the idyllic and varied surroundings of our city in the Naturpark High mark.

DAY 1: The starting point is a hotel near the city center. Via the High Mark RadRoute The first bike tour initially leads along the Bocholter Aasees to the Dingdener Heide nature reserve and to our pretty neighboring town Rhede, By the Bocholt city forest Then it's back to Bocholt. Here you can end the day with a relaxing dinner in one of Bocholt's many restaurants. (Short tour approx. 35 km)

DAY 2: The flamingo route takes you to the bog waters of the Burlo-Vardingholter Fens and over old smugglers' paths in the direction of Oeding. About the green border we continue to the Dutch nature reserve Bekendelle. Here the Boven-Slinge meanders picturesquely through the oldest forest in Winterswijk. Be sure to stop at the old water mill! Lekker kopje koffie met gebak! Winterswijk is known for a varied range of shops, the market with its fish, cheese and vegetable stalls is a popular destination on this bike tour. In the evening, the second meal voucher can be redeemed in a cozy Bocholt restaurant. (53km)

DAY 3: If it can still be a great bike tour: The idyllic one Bike path Bocholter Aa takes you to the climbing forest Pröbstingsee. Then you turn to the romantic moated castle Gemen. Along an old railway line, through the Prinzenbusch in Rhede and the Bocholter Stadtwald it goes back. (50km)

Especially for explorers
Those who prefer a digital approach can use the Lautour app to guide them along the route. Bocholter Aa-Radwegaccompany – with exciting stories, anecdotes and information about Bocholt's most famous sights.

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