Ostfriesland Hiking Trail – Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section loop from Aurich

Ostfriesland Hiking Trail – Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section loop from Aurich

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Ostfriesland Hiking Trail – Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section loop from Aurich

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27.1km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.19 km

Ostfriesland Hiking Trail

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East Friesland through the back door. ;-) Beautiful scenic route, mostly away from traffic. It is one of the longest railway tracks in Germany. The entire route begins in Leer …

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3.54 km

Popenser Gehölz

Forest

4.36 km

Ems-Jade Canal Red Arch Bridge and Covered Rest Area

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Bridge over the Ems-Jade Canal. Here you can take a nice break with a larger group and everyone can sit.

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4.39 km

Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section

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Like the previous sections, this section of the Ems-Jade Canal is wonderful to navigate. The view of the canal, which runs close to the cycle path here, is enchanting.

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8.96 km

Roßmüllersweg Bridge on the Ems-Jade Canal

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9.03 km

Swing Bridge at the Ems-Jade Canal Lock

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Swing bridge behind the lock on the Ems-Jade Canal.

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9.14 km

Rest area on the Ems-Jade Canal

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A nice place to take a break, even with a large group, or to cater for everyone.

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9.22 km

Wiesens Lock

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Nice covered rest area - also for groups

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11.6 km

Covered Rest Area Near Aulrich

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It's nice that they're still investing in the rest areas and in some cycle paths - like the one below 😊 in my opinion the best on the whole canal.

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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

9.63 km

3.15 km

2.54 km

2.15 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.24 km

4.28 km

1.77 km

1.45 km

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 26 October

17°C

10°C

78 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Ostfriesland Hiking Trail – Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section loop from Aurich

Ostfriesland Hiking Trail

Ems-Jade Canal Red Arch Bridge and Covered Rest Area

Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section

Roßmüllersweg Bridge on the Ems-Jade Canal

Swing Bridge at the Ems-Jade Canal Lock

Rest area on the Ems-Jade Canal

Wiesens Lock

Covered Rest Area Near Aulrich

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