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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path (Münster)

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path (Münster)

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Stapelskotten Floodplain Forest loop from Münster-Sprakel

59.2km

03:36

130m

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

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2. Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Pleister Mühle loop from Telgte

40.6km

02:24

90m

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

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3. Promenade at the city harbor – Stapelskotten Floodplain Forest loop from Handorf

24.3km

01:35

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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sed.ierksmeier

June 6, 2017

The canal is ideal for swimming and sunbathing in summer and is very popular due to its proximity to the city. The cycle path along the canal is a real highlight with beautiful views and little challenge. Have fun!

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Gerd

July 31, 2020

The Dortmund-Ems Canal connects the North Sea with the Ruhr area as an artificial waterway together with navigable sections of the Ems. Here the R1 crosses the channel. There is also a class bike path along the canal to the north.

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Königsborner

October 13, 2022

General information about the Dortmund-Ems Canal (DEK) and DEK Cycle Path
The DEK runs between the Dortmund city harbor and Papenburg through the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, past the "Henrichenburg" ship lift and the larger cities of Münster, Rheine, Lingen and Meppen. It was opened in 1899 and is about 225 kilometers long. The difference in altitude is about 70 meters, there are three river crossings - Lippe, Stever and Ems. The canal can be crossed via numerous bridges. There are always rest areas and small city ports along the canal. The Dortmund-Ems-Kanal-Radweg mostly runs directly along the canal or later along the Ems and is approx. 350 kilometers long. It connects the Ruhr area with the North Sea coast (Emden) and was opened in 1999. Along the canal, it has almost no gradients, with the exception of a few interruptions, e.g. due to power plants. The path is mostly gravel and partly tarred so that it can also be used well in rainy weather. Due to the numerous stop and overnight options, it is very well suited for both a day trip and a multi-day tour.

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path (Münster)

1. Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Stapelskotten Floodplain Forest loop from Münster-Sprakel

2. Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Pleister Mühle loop from Telgte

3. Promenade at the city harbor – Stapelskotten Floodplain Forest loop from Handorf

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