The LF13 Schelde-Rheinroute crosses the southern Netherlands from Vlissingen in Zeeland to Venlo in Limburg. Nederland Fietsland describes a journey from the Scheldt estuary through the wooded landscapes of North Brabant and onwards to the Peel and the Meuse valley.
Zeeland: the Scheldt landscape
The western end begins in Vlissingen, with junction 86 identified by Nederland Fietsland as the route endpoint. The Zeeland section introduces a landscape shaped by water, with low-lying fields, old creek ridges and artificial mounds on Walcheren and Beveland.
Along the way, look for tree-lined dykes and views associated with the Western Scheldt. Around Nisse, the old hedgerow landscape gives this part of the journey a different character from the wider estuary setting.
Across North Brabant to Limburg
After crossing the Scheldt–Rhine Canal, the route enters the forested country of North Brabant. Nederland Fietsland describes rural roads with wayside crosses and small chapels, as well as woodland containing stretches of heath and small pools. Breda is one of the cities associated with the journey.
Further east, the itinerary passes through the Peel near the boundary between North Brabant and Limburg, then reaches the Meuse valley. Venlo is the eastern endpoint, at junction 16. Riders wanting a longer international journey can plan a separate continuation from the border towards the Rhine at Duisburg.
Navigation and route changes
The LF13 remains listed by Nederland Fietsland among its established LF classics. The organisation is renewing parts of the wider LF network, so check its route status and current information when preparing a trip.
In its notice for 2026, Nederland Fietsland reports missing LF13 signs near Biezelinge between junctions 71 and 85. Travelling from Vlissingen towards Venlo, it advises following junctions 71, 70, 83, 82, 84, 88 and 85; for the opposite direction, reverse that sequence. Check the notice again before setting out in case conditions change.
The route page also recommends checking for diversions, ferries out of service and changes to the junction network. Nederland Fietsland notes that its digital tracks can differ from signs in the field and says that the signs take precedence.