Ferries

Current notifications

20/8/2024: The ferry between Rotem and Grevenbicht is out of service due to engine problems. This will be the case at least until Friday, 23/8

To truly explore the RivierPark Maasvallei across borders, you can use the bicycle and foot ferries during a bicycle tour or a long hike. A ride on one of the charming ferries to the other side of the Meuse immediately gets you in a holiday mood. So you can make lovely connections between the various Meuse villages and nature reserves.

There are four ferries in the RivierPark Maasvallei: three bicycle and pedestrian ferries and one large ferry that is also accessible for car traffic.

The Meuse is an erratic rain river, which means the water level in the river changes regularly. At high and low water (drought), the ferries occasionally have to be closed. Unpleasant for your cycling trip, but great natural phenomena to go and see in the RivierPark. We try to announce the most recent developments as much as possible on our Facebook page RivierPark Maasvallei.

On the website rondjemethetpontje.nl you will also find the latest info regarding the ferries.

Sailing schedule 2024

April and October: weekends only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
May to September: every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July and August: every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost

The three bicycle and pedestrian ferries are free of charge for all users. Motorised traffic is not allowed on any ferry.
The car ferry between Meeswijk (Maasmechelen) and Berg aan de Maas (Stein) is accessible to motorised traffic for a fee.

Ferryman at work

Commissioned by De Vlaamse Waterweg, the river manager on the Flemish side of the Meuse, an authentic video was made of one of the steersmen on the ferries. Watch and enjoy.

Locations

Ferry Ophoven (B) – Ohé en Laak (NL) President Willy Claes: between cycle junctions 22 and 01
Ferry Rotem (B) – Grevenbicht (NL) ‘t Veerke: between cycle junctions 46 and 19
Ferry Uikhoven (BE) Geulle aan de Maas (NL) Jung II: between cycle junctions 52 and 17