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Star ride through the National Park De Meinweg

Experience the "de Meinweg" National Park on horseback near the German border

Kurzinformation

Webcode: VENSTA

Programmart: riding stable
Reisezeit: all year round
Unterkunft: Log cabins
Verpflegung: a.p.
Zimmer: Double/multiple rooms
Sprache: Dutch, English, German
Nichtreiter: yes
Kinder: yes
Eigenes Pferd: yes

Gruppengrösse / Mitreiter
Min: 2
Max: 12

Beschreibung & Reiseverlauf

The National Park “De Meinweg” extends directly beyond the German border. The area includes the Dutch municipalities of Roermond and Roerdalen and the German municipalities of Wassenberg, Wegberg and Niederkrüchten.
Discover the beautiful, varied landscape of the national park during the rides. Along the disused, nostalgic railway tracks (last regular train ride in 1994) you get a first impression of the environment, history and nature. The landscape of the national park is characterised by pine forests, heathland, small lakes and moors. On your rides through the national park you will certainly see some of the animals native here.

Reiseverlauf

The surroundings and the equestrian programme:
The municipality of Roerdalen offers a network of more than 150km of marked riding and carriage routes. The routes lead through the most beautiful places in the national park, which includes a total of 1800ha and is another 5000ha large on the German side. These wide, sandy riding routes invite you to long canter routes.
On your exploration, you will ride through the Melicker Heide, the Luesekamp and the Melicker Ven (a small lake), which invites you to go swimming with the horses in good weather.
Your ride will also take you past the nearby Obstaclebaan, a ca. 155m long and 25 wide piece with about 10 natural obstacles built from heavy oak trunks. These obstacles are often used by riders and coachmen, and during the annual fox hunts this is a popular motif for photographers, if approx. 40 Riders and 40 pack dogs jump over the obstacles.
You will pass various monuments on your rides, such as the Maharishi building, a huge Indian building located in the middle of the forest, created by the Guru Maharishi. Today, this building is an international centre of natural healing.
A visit to the Hotel St. Ludwig, the Jägerhof and the Dahlheim Mill will be sought during your rides. Here you can pause in idyllic surroundings and strengthen yourself for the further ride.
Once back at the farm, stop the day in good weather on the terrace around the campfire or in the cosy café by the fireplace.

A weekend programme and a 5-day program are offered:

Weekend (Friday to Sunday):

Friday: Arrival between 15 and 18 hrs. Dinner (not included), overnight stay.
Saturday: breakfast, morning at leisure (optional activities such as carriage rides, hiking, cycling or a riding lesson possible). In the afternoon you will take an approx. 3 hours ride.
Sunday: Breakfast and day ride (approx. 5 hours, incl. break) through the National Park. Departure.

NEW Riding Weekend for Beginners: You will take a 2-hour ride through the surrounding sandy forests on Saturday and on Sunday.

5-day program (Wednesday to Sunday):

Wednesday: Arrival between 15 and 18 hrs. Dinner and overnight stay.
Thursday: breakfast, free time. In the afternoon 2-hour ride.
Friday : Cosy breakfast in the restaurant - the morning you have at your leisure: you can go to the outlet center, take a hike through the national park or relax. Also a riding lesson is possible (not incl.). In the afternoon you will climb the saddle again for a ca. 2-hour ride.
Saturday: Cozy breakfast in the restaurant - the morning you have at your leisure. In the afternoon you will set off for an approximately three-hour ride and explore the surrounding area. Dinner and overnight stay.
Sunday: Breakfast and day ride (approx. 5 hours, incl. break) through the National Park, departure.

Subject to change.

Non-riders/excursions:
Discover the beautiful town of Roermond (approx. 10km from the courtyard) with its small shops, the harbour and the outlet center. The typical Dutch cafés invite you to linger. In Arcen (approx. 45km away) guests can relax in the thermal bath.
Guests can book a coach or lookout wagon ride or explore the national park on foot. There are several hiking maps. Your host will be happy to give you tips for excursions. Or discover the national park on foot, where riders and cyclists do not go. There are various hiking maps that you can use.

 

Non-riders/excursion possibilities:

Discover the beautiful city of Roermond (approx. 10 km from the farm) with its small stores, harbor and outlet center. The typical Dutch cafés invite you to linger. In Arcen (approx. 45km away) you can relax in the thermal baths.
You can book a carriage or covered wagon ride at the farm or explore the national park on foot. Various hiking maps are available. Your host will be happy to give you tips for excursions. Or discover the national park on foot, where riders and cyclists can't go. There are various hiking maps that you can use.

Unterkunft

Accommodation
The farm is located directly in the National Park De Meinweg. In the midst of forest and nature you can experience a unique environment.

The heart of the establishment is the café-restaurant in the style of an Austrian log cabin. It offers regional specialities and seasonal dishes (e.g. wild boar, deer). There are also various dishes for vegetarians. The rich breakfast buffet is included in the restaurant.
The terrace with views of the horse pastures is the ideal place to relax. Dogs are allowed on the farm.

The farm offers 4 small log cabins with space for 4 people (2 bunk beds) or 6 people (double bed + single bed + gallery). All log cabins are equipped with shower/WC, no Wi-Fi. There are also some guest rooms for 1 or 2 guests each.

Pferde, Reiten & Zaumzeug

Pferde: In total there is approx. 70 horses (approx. 40 school horses of different breeds). They are balanced, sure-friendly and loyal companions for the rides.

Sattel & Zaum: English saddles and bridles.

Reiterfahrung: For riding weekends there is also a beginner program, otherwise you have to be stable in all gaits and terrain, even in the light seat.

Kundenmeinungen & weitere Informationen

Kundenmeinungen, Informationen zum Land (wie z.B. Visabestimmungen) und Wetterinfos finden Sie bei und nur online, da sich diese täglich ändern können. Gehen Sie dafür bitte online auf www.equitour.com/vensta.htm

Preise & Termine

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Services and notations

Included: 3 (5) days/2 (4) nights in a log cabin or double room/twin room with shower/WC, bed and breakfast, 2 (4) riding days, English and German speaking riding guide, tourist tax. Arrival / departure: Arrival Friday (weekend program) or Wednesday (5-day program). Roermond train station (from there by cab to the farm, approx. 20 EUR each way). We recommend traveling by car. Not included in package: Lunch, dinner, drinks, transfer, riding lessons.

Prices

Code Euro UK £ US$ VNR3E 3 days, 2 nights, 2 riding days,sgl., bf 400.- 328.- 400.- VNR3D 3 days, 2 nights, 2 riding days, breakfast 320.- 262.- 320.- VNA3D De Meinweg beginner,3 days,dbl, breakf. 230.- 189.- 230.- VNA3E De Meinweg beginners,3 days,sgl, breakf. 310.- 254.- 310.- VNR5D De Meinweg, 5 days, dbl. room, halfboard 550.- 451.- 550.- VNR5E De Meinweg, 5 days, sgl room, halfboard 721.- 591.- 721.- Prices per person, not including travel Single room supplement obligatory for single bookings.