The old canal runs water-free through the middle of Olfen and is elevated with a view over 2 bridges through a beautifully designed green area to a pond in the area of the old port. South of Olfen it goes deeper and along the water to the Lippe. The footpath runs on the left here, the bike path on the right and ducks and coots frolic in the middle. And everything is almost exclusively car-free. Very nicely done!

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March 10, 2024

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A disused section of the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Olfen is known as the Old Cruise. The 8,650 meter long section extends from the Datteln canal junction (canal kilometer 21.5) to …

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May 17, 2021

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Romantic view, down into the Auental

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1. Datteln Lock – Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen loop from Olfen

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2. Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen – View over the Lippe floodplains loop from NSG Steveraue

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3. Viewing platform at the Lippeschleife loop – Lippe River Floodplains loop from NSG Lippeaue

12.1km

03:07

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.51 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Sunday 15 March

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69 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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

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Old Route Dortmund-Ems Canal near Olfen

1. Datteln Lock – Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen loop from Olfen

2. Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen – View over the Lippe floodplains loop from NSG Steveraue

3. Viewing platform at the Lippeschleife loop – Lippe River Floodplains loop from NSG Lippeaue

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