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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Rhein-Herne Canal – Datteln Lock loop from Herten (Westf)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Herten

Rhein-Herne Canal – Datteln Lock loop from Herten (Westf)

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Datteln Lock loop from Herten (Westf)

03:13

62.9km

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: August 20, 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 62.9 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.11 km

Volkspark Katzenbusch

Forest

3.50 km

Brandhorster Wald

Nature Reserve

22.7 km

Emscher Trail Along the Rhein-Herne Canal

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Relaxed bike path with a view of the canal.

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29.7 km

Canal Promenade at Datteln Lock

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Great view of the canal mouth

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31.2 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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31.9 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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34.9 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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41.1 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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42.8 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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56.0 km

Beer garden at Loemühle airfield

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The beer garden at the airfield is recommended. The seats are located directly at the airfield. Food and drinks top.

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62.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

14.6 km

8.14 km

5.72 km

2.11 km

304 m

205 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

24.1 km

5.49 km

3.44 km

2.89 km

204 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 7 September

23°C

16°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 19, 2023,Kanalrunde Herne Datteln und etwas Wald

Unfortunately the first 4km are missing. Forgot to press start...Grmpf. Up to km40 everything was quite easy along the canals, although at the beginning there were a lot of detours due to road closures. English people would say: We had some weather! There was the whole range from sun, wind and drizzle to heavy rain. 20km before the end we …

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Datteln Lock loop from Herten (Westf)

Emscher Trail Along the Rhein-Herne Canal

Canal Promenade at Datteln Lock

Datteln Lock

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

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