The best dog-friendly hikes and walks in Rosendaal

Sitting by the Maas near Limburgse Fla feels like vacation 😊

A beautiful walking area where peace and emotion intertwine. So many names of people who contributed to peace and security for all of us. A moving memory.

Roermond City Marina is a large marina and watersports location in the small village of Herten on the outskirts of Roermond in the province of Limburg, the Netherlands. The marina is situated on the Maasplassen, one of the largest connected watersports areas in the Benelux region, where rivers and lakes converge, making watersports a key component of leisure and recreation in the region. The marina complex has undergone extensive renovations and improvements in recent years, and between 2016 and 2021, the marina was completely redeveloped and modernized, making it one of the highest-quality inland marinas in Central Limburg. The renovation resulted in a modern, low-maintenance marina with excellent facilities for berth holders and visitors. Roermond City Marina consists of two sections: the larger section, known as City Marina itself, and the smaller section, Next Door. The main marina section has approximately 520 berths spread across 12 floating jetties, accommodating boats ranging from 6 to 20 meters in length. The smaller Next Door marina has two additional jetties with approximately 97 berths and a floating sanitary building. All jetties are equipped with water and electricity connections year-round, and the marina boasts a modern building with excellent sanitary facilities, including toilets, showers, and winter storage and maintenance facilities. There is also a parking lot with access control, lighting, environmental waste disposal points, and chemical toilet disposal facilities. The marina is situated on almost 21 hectares of private land and water, offering ample space for both boats and associated facilities. Harbormasters are on hand to assist berth holders with mooring their boats, and there are facilities for both permanent seasonal moorings and passing moorings for passing water sports enthusiasts who want to explore the Maasplassen lakes and the surrounding countryside. City Marina is located in the village of Herten, just a few kilometers from Roermond's historic city center. From the marina, you can easily cycle or walk to shops, restaurants, and amenities in Herten itself, as well as to the city of Roermond with its extensive shopping offerings, including the renowned Designer Outlet Center, and historical sights. Its location on the Maasplassen lakes makes the harbor ideal for water sports enthusiasts. This lake and river environment offers opportunities for boating, sailing, fishing, and recreational use of the water. Many permanent mooring holders return here year after year for the combination of natural tranquility and excellent infrastructure.

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Nice resting place in a wooded area

The shoes had to be taken off because the water was too deep, but fun and adventurous

The Molenplas premium hiking trail had a little adventure in store for us. It runs between two lakes. Yes, you read that right. We had to cross the water using stepping stones that run right through the water from one bank to the other. Not all of the boulders protruded above the surface; unfortunately, some were below the surface. I'll tell you whether we managed it with dry feet in my blog post: 👉 https://www.netreisetagebuch.de/premium-wanderweg-molenplas/

nice piece, not difficult.