Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 5.20 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.05 km

Auwald Marschstraße

Nature Reserve

3.68 km

Riverside Path Along the Ems

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5.27 km

Hilter Lock and Cafe Terrace

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Always good for a little break.

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12.9 km

Wooden Statue by the Ems River

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22.1 km

Im Blanken

Forest

25.6 km

Viewpoint

26.4 km

Ilexhecke Versen

Nature Reserve

28.3 km

Ems Cycle Path

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Tranquil route along the water.

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28.8 km

Ems River lock in Meppen

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Unlike other cycle paths directly along the canal, this one is a great place to ride. If you get bored of it after a while, just take the next turn …

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37.0 km

Ems River Riverside Path

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Beautiful and scenic route, definitely recommended.

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37.3 km

Lotta's Café

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Nice, welcoming cafe at the lock.

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39.6 km

Info and picnic shelter

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Nice little cabin. If it gets wet, you can take shelter here.

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57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

15.4 km

10.4 km

3.95 km

2.62 km

391 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

11.8 km

4.52 km

2.70 km

942 m

629 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 March

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Lotta's Café

Info and picnic shelter

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