Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.3 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.03 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

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Great street lighting with beautiful views

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8.50 km

Varloh Lock

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Very nice route on the canal

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15.5 km

View of the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The Dortmund-Ems Canal provides atmospheric motifs at any time of the day.

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21.1 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Path

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Best surface. Traffic yes, but enough space to accelerate.

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29.3 km

Emsradweg Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The beautiful Ems cycle path is fun

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29.8 km

Paved Path to the Canal

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35.4 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

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The Dortmund-Ems Canal can be navigated along the bike path or on the water with a boat and lock.

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37.3 km

Ems-Vechte Canal Cycle Path

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Perfect for high speed and a nice view. In the morning you drive in the shade.

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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

15.1 km

2.78 km

1.76 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 April

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