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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

Easy

4.3

(4)

30

riders

Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

01:19

25.4km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

7.87 km

Ahsen lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.00 km

Embankment path on the Wesel-Datteln Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

It's nice to cycle along the canal really nice

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12.0 km

Dattelner Lake

Highlight • River

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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12.4 km

Alte Fahrt weir at the Dattelner Meer

Highlight • Monument

The historic barrier on the old drive is worth experiencing the history of technology on the canal. The rough mechanics of the large sprockets and their chain drive are worth …

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13.5 km

Datteln Lock

Highlight • Structure

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

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15.8 km

Path Along the Canal Near Ahsen

Highlight • Trail

Hello, it's always nice to drive along here no matter which direction you come from, highly recommended, even nicer in summer

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18.2 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

It is very easy to drive on both sides of the river and with the ship and boat traffic there is always something interesting to see along the way.

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8

23.5 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

2.07 km

804 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

2.31 km

2.12 km

534 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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