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 …

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The Dortmund-Ems Canal is an important artificial waterway in Germany that is primarily used for freight shipping. It connects the port of Dortmund with the North Sea near Emden. The canal is about 269 kilometers long and was built at the end of the 19th century to connect the industrial regions of the Ruhr area with the seaport in Emden. The aim was to create a direct connection for the transport of coal, steel and other industrial goods to the North Sea and from there to international markets.

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Dortmund-Ems Canal

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1. Schloss Nordkirchen – Picnic Area by the Stever loop from Lüdinghausen

35.8km

01:55

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Stever Three-Arch Bridge – Poitou Donkeys in Olfen loop from Lüdinghausen

36.0km

02:05

140m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Old Canal Lock Datteln–Olfen – Dattelner Meer loop from Lüdinghausen

42.9km

02:26

110m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

Weather

Sunday 25 January

1°C

-2°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Lüdinghausen, Coesfeld, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Dortmund-Ems Canal

1. Schloss Nordkirchen – Picnic Area by the Stever loop from Lüdinghausen

2. Stever Three-Arch Bridge – Poitou Donkeys in Olfen loop from Lüdinghausen

3. Old Canal Lock Datteln–Olfen – Dattelner Meer loop from Lüdinghausen

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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