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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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After 23.3 km for 103 m

After 23.7 km for 103 m

After 28.9 km for 80 m

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17.4 km

Post mill on the Wiek, Papenburg

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Built in 1709, it's the oldest mill in the Emsland region. And not only that: it's also the only still-functioning post mill in the area. You can turn it on …

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18.7 km

Brigg Friederike - Open-Air Shipping Museum

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The Open-Air Maritime Museum in Papenburg consists of six replica ships located at various locations throughout the city. In addition to a tjalk, a spitzmutte, a kuff, and two schmacks, …

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18.8 km

Main Canal and Historic Center of Papenburg

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Papenburg is definitely worth seeing. If you do not really want to see the transfer of one of the ships of the Meyer shipyard, you should come here at other …

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18.9 km

Main canal Papenburg with museum ship

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Brigg Friederike Papenburg
The Friederike von Papenburg is a museum ship in the Emsland town of Papenburg in Lower Saxony and the town's landmark. The ship is a replica of …

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19.1 km

Richard Bridge, Papenburg

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This bridge is located directly on the canal in Papenburg

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19.2 km

Old drawbridge round of Papenburg. Medium difficulty bike tour. Good basic condition required. Mostly paved paths. No special skill required. The starting point of the tour can be reached by public transport. Komoot bike tour.

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19.5 km

Hauptkanal

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23.5 km

View of Meyer Werft Shipyard

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The Meyer family has kept the shipbuilding company on course for around 225 years - now in the seventh generation. As in the early days, the shipyard …

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28.8 km

Mitling-Mark Windmill

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Cycling east from the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg to Leer along the Ems via the dyke route, after almost five kilometers you reach the place Mitling-Mark, which was first mentioned …

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

13.3 km

7.05 km

3.62 km

3.50 km

Surfaces

20.0 km

16.3 km

6.37 km

2.26 km

< 100 m

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