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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Coesfeld

Olfen

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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

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Top cycling routes to Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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1. Füchtelner Mill – Ternscher Lake loop from Nordkirchen

38.6km

02:16

140m

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

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2. Dattelner Lake – AquaClimb at Ternsche Lake loop from Bork (Westf)

49.7km

02:59

120m

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

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3. Füchtelner Mill – Old Zechen Railway Path loop from NSG Groppenbruch

50.2km

02:55

160m

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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Keith Glogau-hahn

September 12, 2022

Well maintained and passable. provide rest opportunities

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Hakuna_Matata

September 25, 2022

Straight track, easy to drive.

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

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

1. Füchtelner Mill – Ternscher Lake loop from Nordkirchen

2. Dattelner Lake – AquaClimb at Ternsche Lake loop from Bork (Westf)

3. Füchtelner Mill – Old Zechen Railway Path loop from NSG Groppenbruch

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