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Sheltered Rest Area on the Ems-Vechte Canal

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Sheltered Rest Area on the Ems-Vechte Canal

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    1. Vechtesee (Lake Vechte) – South-North Canal loop from Lingen (Ems)

    62.0km

    04:08

    100m

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 27, 2019

    The canal was built between 1870 and 1879 by 2000 prisoners of war, mainly of French origin. In 9 (!) years, they dug their way through about 22 km from Hannekenfähr to Nordhorn, with great sacrifices. Numerous prisoners lost their lives in the process.
    Up until the 1960s, cargo ships with up to 200 tonnes of cargo travelled on the 16 m wide and 1.8 m deep canal. As the ships became larger and the cargo increased, its usability was restricted. Today, only small boats and the occasional excursion boat travel from Hannekenfähr to Nordhorn.
    The cycle path along the canal is highly recommended and runs mostly along the "Nordhorn Range" bombing range.

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      July 7, 2019

      For a long time no big ships chug on the canal.

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        May 16, 2022

        Good opportunity to take a break before continuing to the airport

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          October 17, 2022

          most of the photos have nothing to do with the so-called highlight "seating"... trees, endless forest paths... not nice anymore

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            July 29, 2020

            One of the beautiful rest areas on the Ems-Vechte Canal, unfortunately often occupied by groups in summer!

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              July 29, 2020

              The Ems-Vechte Canal is "natural", boats or even ships have it very difficult!

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                October 17, 2022

                Hardly a photo of the highlight .... only these oh so typical creek and tree photos while driving ☹️ oh man

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                  Location: Wietmarschen, Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim, Lower Saxony, Germany

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