There are different substrates on both sides of the canal. On the western side there is a more rustic subsoil, on the eastern side there is an asphalt surface.
The artificial lake was built in the 1980s as a cooling water basin for the Emsland nuclear power plant, twelve kilometers away. It is about two kilometers long and just over a kilometer wide at its widest point.
The little detour is worth it. Here you can not only marvel at the well-preserved watermill, but also explore the castle ruins, the Lage manor house and the historic oak …
Transition from Ems and Dortmund-Ems-Kanal. On the one side the "Hotel zum Wasserfall" and on the "Alte Fahrt" the Schleusencafé, which attracts numerous cyclists and walkers on the weekend.
The Vechtesee is located in the Nordhorn city area. There are numerous recreational options, such as renting pedal boats on the Vechte See from May to October, or exploring the …