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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Herten

Rhein-Herne Canal – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Herten (Westf)

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Herten

Rhein-Herne Canal – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Herten (Westf)

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5.0

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20

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Herten (Westf)

03:14

63.1km

250m

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: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 128 m for 16 m

After 23.9 km for 12 m

After 63.1 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.11 km

Volkspark Katzenbusch

Forest

3.67 km

Brandhorster Wald

Nature Reserve

3

22.9 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

Highlight • River

Here you can cycle nicely along the canal!

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23.3 km

Henrichenburg Boat Lift

Highlight • Monument

From afar, the lift looks very impressive, but you should definitely visit the museum.
It is worth it!

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23.7 km

Industriedenkmal

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6

30.1 km

Dattelner Meer (Datteln Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Wesel-Datteln Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal meet.

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31.5 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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32.1 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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9

35.1 km

Ahsen lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's always nice to watch the canal boats pass through the locks.

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43.1 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

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The Wesel-Datteln Canal is a federal waterway in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and, after the Rhine, the busiest waterway in Germany. The shipping canal runs through the northern Ruhr …

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63.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

15.6 km

8.12 km

6.79 km

2.05 km

375 m

245 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

24.9 km

5.90 km

3.37 km

2.89 km

146 m

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