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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Dortmund-Ems Canal at Senden – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Dülmen

56.8km

03:19

110m

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

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2. Bulderner See – Dortmund-Ems Canal at Senden loop from Senden

25.3km

01:31

40m

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

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3. Scenic Forest Cycle Path – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Dülmen

74.0km

04:24

160m

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

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Singharaja Garden

June 29, 2019

Very well-developed cycle and Waderweg along the Dortmund-Ems channel, which offers no shade in summer.

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Naturbursche Stefan

August 29, 2023

This also works very well with a normal bike.

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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, as well as the larger cities of Münster, Rheine, Lingen and Meppen. It was opened in 1899 and is around 225 kilometers long. The difference in altitude is around 70 meters, there are three river crossings - Lippe, Stever and Ems. The canal can be crossed over numerous bridges. There are always rest areas and small city harbors along the canal. The Dortmund-Ems Canal cycle path mostly runs directly along the canal or later along the Ems and is around 350 kilometers long. It connects the Ruhr area with the North Sea coast (Emden) and was opened in 1999. Along the canal there is almost no gradient, with a few exceptions when interrupted by power stations, for example. The path is mostly gravel and partly tarred, so it can be easily used even in rainy weather. Due to the numerous starting and overnight options, it is very suitable for both a day trip and a multi-day tour.

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

1. Dortmund-Ems Canal at Senden – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Dülmen

2. Bulderner See – Dortmund-Ems Canal at Senden loop from Senden

3. Scenic Forest Cycle Path – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Dülmen

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