Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Steinfurt

Rheine

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Route

Discover
Places to see

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Steinfurt

Rheine

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Route

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Route

Recommended by 49 cyclists out of 54

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    March 13, 2022

    On this cycle route (here only a small section) you can cycle from Norddeich, on the North Sea, to the city center of Dortmund. The distance is approx. 356 km and can be driven in approx. 3 days as a stage tour.

    Translated by Google •

      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.

      Translated by Google •

        March 16, 2022

        Perfect for cycling. Excellent bike paths

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Distance 3.03 km

          Uphill 0 m

          Downhill 0 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Monday 22 September

          16°C

          8°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Rheine, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy