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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Datteln

Rennberg Fire Watchtower – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Datteln

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Datteln

Rennberg Fire Watchtower – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Datteln

Moderate

12

riders

Rennberg Fire Watchtower – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Datteln

02:08

37.6km

210m

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 10, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 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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20.0 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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25.3 km

Flaesheim Bridge

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27.1 km

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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28.3 km

Ahsen lock

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The federal waterway, i.e. the Wesel-Datteln Canal, is the busiest waterway in Germany after the Rhine.

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28.4 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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31.9 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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32.5 km

Dattelner Meer (Datteln Lake)

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

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37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

5.49 km

3.96 km

1.10 km

479 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

8.72 km

7.08 km

2.78 km

368 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 25 May

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