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North Rhine-Westphalia
Coesfeld
Olfen

Dattelner Lake – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Olfen

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Coesfeld
Olfen

Dattelner Lake – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Olfen

Moderate

7

riders

Dattelner Lake – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Olfen

02:09

38.5km

180m

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 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.4 km for 235 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.96 km

Alte Fahrt Aqueduct (Alte Fahrt Bridge), Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland Nature Park

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2

3.08 km

The old route of the Dortmund-Ems canal between Datteln and Olfen is a structural masterpiece. Opened in 1899, the canal overpass of the Lippe is particularly striking. Highly recommended.

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4.21 km

Alte Fahrt

Lake

4

5.28 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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5

6.60 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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6

18.4 km

Rennberg Fire Watchtower

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From the fire tower you can see almost the entire Haard. In good weather you have a very good view.

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7

22.6 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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8

29.1 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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36.2 km

The Alte Fahrt is a disused branch of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. With the growing ship traffic on the canal, various side arms had to be built as early as 1929, …

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38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

2.50 km

1.29 km

577 m

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

8.47 km

4.07 km

844 m

574 m

< 100 m

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