Ems Cycle Path – Transrapid Test Track, Lathen loop from Lathen

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Ems Cycle Path – Transrapid Test Track, Lathen loop from Lathen

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Ems Cycle Path – Transrapid Test Track, Lathen loop from Lathen

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40.5km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Stillgewässer bei Kluse

Ems

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.97 km

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal

Lake

8.12 km

View of Steinbild and the Ems River

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The "Point Of View", so to speak, is a really good one. From here you have a beautiful view of the area on the Ems in front of Steinbild. Not the hammer highlight, that should be clear, but nice.

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9.93 km

Marina Park Emstal

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Marinapark Emstal is located directly on the Ems River, amidst virtually untouched nature.

Here you'll find a facility for water sports enthusiasts with high standards! High-quality weekend homes with boat …

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10.1 km

MarinaPark Emstal

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It's fun to ride here and enjoy the beautiful view of the water and the boats. You can also take a break in the harbor café. If you want to …

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10.7 km

Ems Cycle Path Near Steinbild

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10.7 km

Ems Cycle Path

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We drove between Papenburg and Meppen, the route runs almost entirely along the Ems and is well signposted. A nice tour on impeccable bike paths. 👍

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30.8 km

Transrapid Switch

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Like a traditional railway, the Transrapid magnetic train technology has a movable switch, except that it consists of a steel body that bends when the direction changes.

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35.1 km

Transrapid Accident Memorial, Lathen

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Memorial for the 23 dead in the Transrapid disaster.

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37.2 km

Transrapid Test Track, Lathen

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At the visitor center, you can learn a lot about the Transrapid. You can also purchase souvenirs or make a donation to help restore the train.

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40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

11.5 km

3.84 km

2.57 km

315 m

174 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

3.76 km

795 m

466 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

10°C

3°C

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Comments

May 1, 2026,Bosch eBike Tour: Maitour-Lathen-Transrapid

Beautiful, relaxed loop near Lathen 🚴‍♀️

The route is almost completely flat and easy to ride. The sections along the water are particularly beautiful 🌿💧

A small highlight is the Transrapid Versuchsanlage Emsland – exciting to ride past 🙂

At approx. 45 km, the tour is easily doable, ideal for a quiet outing without stress 👍

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October 5, 2025,Heede, Lathen, Heede

Following a familiar route to Dörpen, we passed through the town to the train station outside of Dörpen. After about 10 km, we happened upon the disused Trans Rapid Vetsuch line. It's not listed on Komoot. A line that was unfortunately discontinued after a serious accident. A remarkable feat of engineering, especially the railway switches. Without passing through Lathen, we …

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