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Dortmund-Ems Canal

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Dortmund-Ems Canal

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Dortmund-Ems Canal

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    1. Tree-Lined Road in the Forest – Canal Terraces Senden loop from Lüdinghausen

    45.3km

    02:39

    90m

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

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    2. Sendener Bridge – Canal Terraces Senden loop from Senden

    26.8km

    01:32

    60m

    60m

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

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    3. View of Nordkirchen Palace – Nordkirchen Palace loop from Lüdinghausen

    63.0km

    03:39

    160m

    160m

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

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    October 14, 2021

    A section that drives like on a bicycle highway.

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      January 5, 2024

      At some point we found the Dortmund-Ems Canal boring and switched to the Ems cycle path. Anyone who wants to do "kilometers" is in good hands here.

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        March 4, 2024

        Many sections are easy to ski, but mogul slopes can also be found here

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          March 4, 2022

          Dortmund-Ems Canal. You know him, you love him. In the summer, a great trek to be able to enjoy the sun quickly!

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            July 11, 2023

            A great route

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              May 29, 2023

              Here I saw the first signpost with my destination: "Münster 20 km".

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                March 4, 2024

                Always nice to drive

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                  December 14, 2024

                  Especially exciting when ships pass by

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                    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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                      December 28, 2024

                      Worth driving

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