As Old Ride a disused section of the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal Dattelner Meer is called. The 8,650-meter section stretches from Datteln (channel kilometer 21.5) to behind Olfen (30.3 km). The Dortmund-Ems Canal …
The old canal, therefore "old trip", is ideal for hiking or cycling, especially nature lovers get their money's worth. Pristine nature and diverse wildlife make the passage an experience, especially since it is pleasantly cool through the trees in summer.