Cycling in Velen

Velen is known as a stage stop on the 100 Castles Route. However, the town in the western Münsterland offers many other cycle routes and circuits. Visit Borken with Gemen Castle on a cycle tour through the Hohe Mark, discover the wild horses near Dülmen, treat yourself to a day at Frankenhof Wildlife Park or take a trip to the Netherlands. The possibilities are literally "limitless". Most of the cycle paths are completely free of climbs.

Velen in the Münsterland cycling region

4,500 km of signposted cycle paths criss-cross the Münsterland. Velen can also be reached via the practical junction system. With the junction system, you can easily put together your favourite route with a few numbers.

Velen lies at junction 72
The district of Velen-Ramsdorf is located at junction 73.

Themed routes in Velen

100 Castles Route 100 Castles Route West Course
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
On the westward course
310 km | easy | circuit
The western course of the 100 Castles Route never ceases to amaze with its scenic diversity and magnificent castles. Here you will find some of the most beautiful buildings in Westphalia, all connected by the 100 Castles Route.
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Flamingo Route Flamingo Route Münsterland
© H. Stroetmann
To the treasures of nature
450 km | easy | circular route
The Flamingo Route takes you to the greatest treasures of nature in the German-Dutch border region between Enschede (NL) and Borken (DE). A special highlight is certainly the northernmost flamingo breeding colony in the Zwillbrocker Venn. But the numerous other nature reserves and the diverse sights also make the Flamingo Route a very special experience.
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High Mark Cycle Route High Mark Cycle Route
© Gaby Wiefel
Surprise in the nature park
280 km | easy | circuit
Nature experiences along the kilometre. On a cycle tour through the Hohe Mark Nature Park, the Münsterland shows its wildly romantic side. Surprising landscapes, rare inhabitants and exciting stories characterise the cycle tour through the western Münsterland.
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Cycling in Velen

Velen in the Münsterland cycling region

Themed routes in Velen

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