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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Bollingerfähr Lock loop from Borsumer Spiek

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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Bollingerfähr Lock loop from Borsumer Spiek

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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Bollingerfähr Lock loop from Borsumer Spiek

01:24

23.7km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike 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 31, 2026

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.5 km for 10 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.87 km

Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems"

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First of all, I am pleased that over 100 cyclists now recommend this highlight with me. You're welcome!
The Ems branch runs from Herbrum to the beginning of Aschendorf. Its …

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3.38 km

Ems Cycle Route near Herbrum

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An excellently developed cycle route with a fantastic view of the gently flowing Ems.

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7.98 km

Bollingerfähr Lock

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Bollingerfähr Lock in Heede on the Dortmund-Ems Canal!

This impressive lock system features two chambers and a weir. The old lock chamber, built in 1896, is 163 m long and …

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9.04 km

Ems Cycle Route at Leher Pünte Ferry

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375 km from the source to the mouth a great cycle path ...in almost 🤠😎🍧🍻 every season

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11.5 km

Küstenkanal Bridge at Dörpen

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The first bridge over the Küstenkanal near Dörpen when coming from the Dortmund Ems Kanal.

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15.8 km

Restaurant Café An der Farm Barrel Cart

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A nice idea and an eye-catcher, I almost drove past it.

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18.4 km

Leher Pünte Cable Ferry

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Here you come across the Ems in a very unique way. The "Leher Pünte" is one of two rope-bound ferries across the Ems. It takes you to the other bank …

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18.7 km

Riverside Path Along the Ems

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

6.19 km

3.32 km

1.26 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

2.77 km

681 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

14°C

94 %

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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Bollingerfähr Lock loop from Borsumer Spiek

Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems"

Ems Cycle Route near Herbrum

Bollingerfähr Lock

Ems Cycle Route at Leher Pünte Ferry

Küstenkanal Bridge at Dörpen

Restaurant Café An der Farm Barrel Cart

Leher Pünte Cable Ferry

Riverside Path Along the Ems

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