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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Coesfeld

Lüdinghausen

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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

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1. Alte Fahrt (Datteln–Olfen) – Füchtelner Mill loop from Lüdinghausen

33.6km

02:06

140m

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

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2. Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Lüdinghausen

35.3km

02:19

90m

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

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3. View of Nordkirchen Palace – View of Nordkirchen Palace loop from Bauerschaft Natrop

46.9km

02:46

140m

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

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Königsborner

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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Kotti

July 13, 2022

Be sure to follow the signs. The path does not run continuously on both sides of the canal.

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Stephanie

September 7, 2023

Very nice route right on the water

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

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

1. Alte Fahrt (Datteln–Olfen) – Füchtelner Mill loop from Lüdinghausen

2. Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Lüdinghausen

3. View of Nordkirchen Palace – View of Nordkirchen Palace loop from Bauerschaft Natrop

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