Ems River at Haren – Haren–Rütenbrock Canal Lock loop from Haren (Ems)

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Ems River at Haren – Haren–Rütenbrock Canal Lock loop from Haren (Ems)

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Ems River at Haren – Haren–Rütenbrock Canal Lock loop from Haren (Ems)

01:44

6.83km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 4.27 km for 15 m

After 4.77 km for 12 m

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1.19 km

Mers Mill, Haren (Ems)

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Great, quiet section of the route on the Emsradweg.

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3.97 km

Ems River at Haren

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The Ems makes a bow at Haren.

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4.09 km

The protected lock of the Haren-Rütenbrock Canal is really a real highlight. It's very cute and even still in operation at certain times. Directly behind it is the museum harbor with various old ships.

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4.30 km

Tugboat HAREN-EMS on Display

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The tug, estimated to weigh around 60 tons, came to Haren in 1929. Schiffer Otto Schöning bought the steam tug from the Lenkering company in Emden for 44,000 gold marks. …

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4.74 km

Haren-Rütenbrock Canal

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The Haren-Rütenbrock Canal connects the Ems (Dortmund-Ems Canal) with the Dutch canals Stadskanaal-Winschoterdiep-Eemskanaal and with the new waterway between Erica and Ter Apel - the Veenvart.

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5.08 km

St. Martinus Church (Emsland Cathedral), Haren

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The church is also called Emsland Cathedral. It was built between 1908 and 1911 by Ludwig Becker and consecrated on September 14, 1911. It is considered a landmark of the city.

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