Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Coesfeld

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

03:13

66.2km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.0 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal

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Absolutely beautiful bike route; "Cruise" along the canal for a few kilometers and enjoy the morning calm ...

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18.9 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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General information about the Dortmund-Ems Canal (DEK) and DEK Cycle Path
The DEK runs between the Dortmund city harbor and Papenburg through the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower …

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27.5 km

Datteln Canal Junction (Dattelner Meer)

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This is where the Dortmund Ems Canal and the Wesel Datteln Canal meet.

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28.7 km

Dattelner Lake

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2 canals meet... This is what happens here, and it's nice to look at, but it's particularly interesting because of the nearby locks

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29.4 km

Datteln Lock

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The Schachtschleuse was built in 1928 and put into operation in 1931 - a true piece of industrial culture.

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30.1 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

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Very nice bike path along the canal - also gravel, otherwise asphalt. Good for all ages.

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33.1 km

Ahsen lock

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Nice place for a short break to watch the hustle and bustle at the lock. Impressive structure.

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39.3 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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65.0 km

Kleuterbach bei Buldern

Nature Reserve

66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

19.8 km

9.12 km

4.08 km

880 m

687 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

27.2 km

3.85 km

3.49 km

2.56 km

935 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

18°C

8°C

76 %

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

Dortmund-Ems Canal

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

Datteln Canal Junction (Dattelner Meer)

Dattelner Lake

Datteln Lock

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Ahsen lock

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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