An interesting construction between the Lippe River and the Dortmund-Ems Canal. There's a climb on the side to access the canal cycle path. You can push your bike up from the road or ride a mountain bike.

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Uwe Neugebauer

September 7, 2025

Cycling

What was already possible in the 19th century was a crossing of the Lippe, including a great view

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1. 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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2. Vischering Castle – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Waltrop

50.9km

03:14

140m

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

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3. Ternscher Lake – Beach Kiosk at Ternscher See loop from Waltrop

32.4km

01:57

110m

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

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Elevation 50 m

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Monday 9 March

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41 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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

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

2. Vischering Castle – Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path loop from Waltrop

3. Ternscher Lake – Beach Kiosk at Ternscher See loop from Waltrop

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