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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Datteln

Ahsen lock – Datteln Lock loop from Datteln

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Datteln

Ahsen lock – Datteln Lock loop from Datteln

Moderate

4.5

(17)

hikers

Ahsen lock – Datteln Lock loop from Datteln

02:24

9.52km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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1.03 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Map Plaque

Highlight • Monument

1.29 km

View of the Datteln lock

Highlight • Monument

The two locks lock around 90 ships a day, with a little patience you can really get something going here.

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4.03 km

Lock gates on the Wesel-Datteln Canal

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Watching the locks - still exciting

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4.42 km

Anchor at Ahsen Lock

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4.81 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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6.86 km

Natroper Bridge

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The bridge offers the opportunity for a nice round trip.

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8.26 km

Zum Ankerplatz Country Inn

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Very nice restaurant with good food

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8.42 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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9.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

2.22 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

2.27 km

2.13 km

534 m

126 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Ahsen lock – Datteln Lock loop from Datteln

Wesel-Datteln Canal Map Plaque

View of the Datteln lock

Lock gates on the Wesel-Datteln Canal

Anchor at Ahsen Lock

Ahsen lock

Natroper Bridge

Zum Ankerplatz Country Inn

Datteln Lock

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