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

36.0km

02:05

140m

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2. Datteln Lock – View of the Stever loop from Lüdinghausen

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02:26

110m

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

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3. Datteln Lock – Ahsen lock loop from Dülmen

61.9km

03:27

150m

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

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Elevation 100 m

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Friday 13 March

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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

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Dortmund-Ems Canal

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

2. Datteln Lock – View of the Stever loop from Lüdinghausen

3. Datteln Lock – Ahsen lock loop from Dülmen

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