Maasgouw

Fietser rust uit op een bankje aan het water in Maasgouw, met uitzicht op de groene oever en een boerderij op de oever tegenover hem.

Enjoy the golden shores

In Maasgouw, you almost naturally follow the water. Around the Maasplassen, you will find villages, routes and shores where every stop adds something of its own. In Stevensweert, you walk along streets that lived through the Eighty Years’ War. The old fortress pattern is still visible in the village, and with a little imagination, you can almost feel the stories beneath your feet.

From fortress streets to white façades

Together with Ohé en Laak, Stevensweert forms the Island in the Meuse, where the river shapes the landscape. Further along, the rhythm changes again. At the inland harbour of Maasbracht, you look out over boats and lively activity. In Wessem and Linne, you can sit down on a terrace, while in Thorn you walk among white façades and historic streets.

Along the way, you keep choosing again: another stretch by bike, a walk along the water, an activity on the Maasplassen or an event nearby. Here, on the golden shores of Maasgouw, you do not have to plan your day from start to finish. It moves with you.

Along the golden shores

Every route shows Maasgouw at a different pace. Sometimes you follow the water along the Maasplassen, while at other times green paths lead you into a village centre or to a terrace where you naturally pause for a moment. Along the way, shores, views, history and small stops alternate. Choose the route that suits your day and let the golden shore take you along.

Uitsnede van een kaart met daarop de uitgestippelde route van de Stadstour Stevensweert.

Historic walk through Stevensweert

Walk through the fortified village of Stevensweert, past the historic centre, the fortifications and the waterfront, where the past still lies in the streets.

Kaart met daarop de uitgestippelde fietsroute via de knooppunten van de fietsroute Grensmaas

Grensmaas cycle route

Cycle along both banks of the Grensmaas and experience the expansive Meuse landscape, new river nature and the special border between Dutch and Belgian Limburg.

Kaart met knooppunten van de Ruiterroute Thorn

Horse riding route Thorn

Ride with your horse past chapels, rural views and views of Thorn on a varied route close to the Belgian border.

What will you do in Maasgouw?

From the water to places where history can still be felt: in Maasgouw, there is plenty to fill your day. Choose what suits you, combine it with a route or terrace, and let your visit take shape along the way.

Houten toegangspoort naar een wandelpad door een groen natuurgebied bij de Maasplassen.

Early birds at the Molenplas

"The first rays of sunlight break through the clouds. The world is still quiet, while it is already lively around the Molenplas. Dozens of geese, swans and many other bird species break the morning silence. It is half past five in the morning and I stand at the start of my walk around the Molenplas in Stevensweert..."

Stay a little longer

After a route along the water, a morning on the Maasplassen or a visit to one of the village centres, there is always a place to sit down. Choose a terrace in Stevensweert, Wessem or Linne, have lunch with a view of the water or end your day at a restaurant where you will want to stay just a little longer.

It is happening by the shore

A living statue with an easel stands among the crowd in the centre of Thorn during Toonbeeld Thorn.

Toonbeeld Thorn – Living Statues Festival

Tour boat Stadt Wessem moored at a jetty on the Maasplassen, where visitors board for the Asparagus Cruise Voilá under a blue sky with clouds
21 Jun

Asparagus Cruise Voilà 2026

Promotional image for Maria Lives: smiling statue of Mary with folded hands in a field full of daisies, in warm sunlight.
10 Jun

Exhibition Maria Lives!

A long table is set for the culinary experience Among the Vines at Thorn Winery.

Culinary experience Among the Vines

Make it your day

Whether you come for the water, routes, terraces, history or an event: on the golden shores of Maasgouw, your next plan is never far away. Choose what appeals to you, combine it with a lovely place along the way and give your day here its own rhythm.

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