Small round with big treasures

The starting point of the cycle tour is the impressive Anholt moated castle in the westernmost tip of Münsterland. Even though the mighty castle catches everyone's eye, we get on our bikes and follow the cycle path in a small loop towards the northwest. After just a few minutes and only a few metres from the Dutch border, the cycle path turns south-east and strives through fields and meadows towards the Bocholter Aa.

The direct cycle path along the Bochholter Aa is beautiful and in the summer months you can always see canoeists on the idyllic river. Afterwards, you can really relax on the route, as you cycle through lush greenery along the wide fields and the Suderwicker Venn nature reserve. As far as the view goes, you won't find any inclines here. The route continues through the Schüttensteiner forest and again along vast fields. Then you pass the centre of Isselburg. This is a good opportunity to stock up on provisions. A short time later you will cross the blue ribbon of the Issel in a small wooded area of Anholter Schweiz.

Anholt moated castle is not considered one of the most beautiful moated castles in Münsterland for nothing: the view and the reception are overwhelming! When you pass the imposing driveway to the moated castle, you are immersed in the world of castles and palaces - let yourself be drawn along! Here you should park your bike and take an extensive tour. First, head for the museum, because here you can take a tour of the impressive painting collection of the Princes zu Salm-Salm. You can also see the porcelain collection, tapestries, old furniture, library, armoury, court kitchen, coin collection and much more from times long past. After many cultural insights into art and splendour, you can obtain entrance coins for the park of Wasserburg Anholt at the museum ticket office (even without a visit to the museum).

The park of the castle is "a masterpiece of garden art". The 34-hectare symmetrical park and gardens with their many different tree and plant worlds, native waterfowl and extensive water areas conjure you into the unique, romantic world of the castle. Immerse yourself and let yourself be enchanted!