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DolceDrive Kasteeltuinen

🛣️ ± 55 km return ⏱️ ± 2.5 hrs incl. break ⛴️ Pontje Lottum 🌹 Kasteeltuinen Arcen
Colourful rose fields along the Kasteeltuinen route in North Limburg
Ferry crossing the Maas on the Kasteeltuinen route in North Limburg
Formal ornamental garden with rose beds and fountains at Kasteeltuinen Arcen
Cosy terrace in the charming village centre of Arcen after visiting the Kasteeltuinen

Food & drinks at our partners

Booking Dolce Enjoy or Dolce Signature? Enjoy your included refreshments at one of our hospitality partners along this route. Pick your stop in advance.

Partners coming soon. We will announce our hospitality partners on this route for the new season.

The route

From Venlo past meadows, across the Maas ferry and along the castle to a well-earned ice cream in Arcen.

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Departure - Heierkerkweg

Heierkerkweg, 5928 RM Venlo

The Topolino is fully charged and ready. Get in and drive leisurely out of the city. Within minutes you are in the open countryside.

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Losbaan meadows

Countryside Venlo-Noord

The route passes the open meadows near the Losbaan. Flat land, wide skies and little traffic, ideal for enjoying the Topolino at a leisurely pace.

📸 Photo tip Pull over for a photo with the Topolino and the open polder landscape in the background.
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Lottum ferry

Lottum ferry, across the Maas

The ferry at Lottum is a highlight of the outward journey. Cross the Maas by ferry with the Topolino on board. A truly unique moment.

📸 Photo tip A photo from the deck with the Topolino and the Maas in the background. This is a shot you want.
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Castle Gardens

Arcen

The route passes the Castle Gardens, a chance to stop at the castle and gatehouse. The rose garden and water features are world class. Optional: visit the gardens (entrance fee applies).

📸 Photo tip The Topolino in front of the castle gate is the perfect shot.
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Ice cream parlour Clevers

Arcen

A well-earned stop. Ice cream parlour Clevers in Arcen is known for its artisan ice cream. The perfect end to the outward journey before taking the return route.

📸 Photo tip Topolino in front of the ice cream parlour with a scoop in hand.
Return journey
Return to Heierkerkweg

The return route offers completely different views to the outward journey: via the Broekhuizen bridge, the lush meadows near Stokt, along the edge of Lottum, across the Melderse Vlakte and around Grubbenvorst back to Heierkerkweg.

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Departure - Ice cream parlour Clevers

Arcen

Ice cream finished, back on the road. The return route heads north along the Maas.

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Broekhuizen bridge

Broekhuizen

The route crosses the bridge at Broekhuizen, with beautiful views of the Maas and the surrounding river landscape.

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Stokt - Lush meadows

Countryside Broekhuizenvorst

Past the open meadows near Stokt. Quiet roads, green vistas, the Topolino in its element.

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Edge of Lottum

Lottum

The route skims the edge of Lottum, the village known for its rose cultivation. In season everything is in full bloom.

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Melderse Vlakte

Countryside Grubbenvorst

Flat, wide and quiet. The Melderse Vlakte is one of the most peaceful stretches of the entire route; Limburg countryside at its finest.

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Around Grubbenvorst

Grubbenvorst

The route skirts Grubbenvorst via the outer roads heading toward Venlo, the finish line in sight.

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Finish - Heierkerkweg

Heierkerkweg 5928 RM Venlo

Back where it all started. Return the Topolino, full of memories from the day.

Practical information

✅Fully within the range of the Fiat Topolino
⛴️Lottum ferry: no reservation needed, but always check the timetable. Remember to pay for the crossing (cash or card).
🌹Castle Gardens Arcen: separate entrance fee applies
🛣️Quiet country roads with little traffic
👫Ideal for a relaxed day out
🍦Ice cream parlour Clevers, a well-earned break along the way