Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Emscherdelta Observation Tower loop from Altes Schiffshebewerk
Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Emscherdelta Observation Tower loop from Altes Schiffshebewerk
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Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Emscherdelta Observation Tower loop from Altes Schiffshebewerk
01:01
20.6km
50m
Gravel riding
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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3.39 km
Dortmund-Ems Canal
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5.26 km
Dortmund-Ems Canal Path at Waltrop-Leveringhausen
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15.2 km
Emscher Floodplain — North Side
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There's always plenty of birdwatching to be seen there, and the trails are perfect for cycling and hiking.
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16.2 km
Mengede/Castrop-Rauxel flood retention basin with observation tower
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Although the flood retention basin Mengede / Castrop-Rauxel will once again be a major construction site for connecting the …
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16.3 km
Emscherdelta Observation Tower
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The Mengede/Castrop-Rauxel flood retention basin will be another major construction site to connect the basins - but it already looks more …
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16.5 km
View of the Emscher Sluice and Flood Retention Basin
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17.1 km
The Emscher
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17.2 km
Emscherweg at the Horststraße Ickern
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Fortunately, the former smell of the Emscher is history.
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20.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.8 km
4.22 km
3.00 km
2.51 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.22 km
6.64 km
4.37 km
212 m
126 m
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Saturday 11 July
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