The Datteln security gate is located on the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal (km 21.7) near the Dattelner Meers. The function of the gate is to prevent water leaking out of the canal if there is damage to the canal dams. By remote control, the gate can be closed by the remote control center in Datteln.

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The Alte Fahrt is a disused section of the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal on the Dattelner Meer. The section is about 9 km long, has been renatured and now houses biotopes. It leads from dates to Münsterland.

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1. Datteln Lock – Dattelner Meer (Datteln Lake) loop from Wanderparkplatz

6.62km

01:42

20m

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

23.6km

06:03

80m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Datteln Lock – Dattelner-Meer Arch Bridge loop from Datteln

5.23km

01:20

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Datteln, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Alte Fahrt Lock Gates (Dortmund-Ems Canal)

1. Datteln Lock – Dattelner Meer (Datteln Lake) loop from Wanderparkplatz

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

3. Datteln Lock – Dattelner-Meer Arch Bridge loop from Datteln

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