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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Mittelland Canal Bridge – Großer Aue Lake loop from Espelkamp

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Mittelland Canal Bridge – Großer Aue Lake loop from Espelkamp

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4.3

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Mittelland Canal Bridge – Großer Aue Lake loop from Espelkamp

01:37

24.6km

80m

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: June 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rauhe Horst / Schäferwiesen

Großer Aue-See

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.85 km

Bridge Over the Mittelland Canal

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From the Great Torfmoor you automatically cross this bridge to the north.

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2

8.04 km

Mittelland Canal Bridge

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The Mittelland Canal offers cyclists fast connections on both sides

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3

11.5 km

Rauhe Horst Nature Reserve

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It is best to go early in the morning or in the evening. And don't just cycle through the rough horst, but always keep a slow look out for all …

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4

13.8 km

Suspension bridge with a view of Schloss Benkhausen

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Coming from the Mittelland Canal you have this fantastic view of the bridge and Benkhausen Castle.

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14.6 km

Schloss Benkhausen

Castle

6

20.1 km

Großer Aue Lake

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The nature reserve around the Große Aue See begins here. In front of it is a small barrage of the Große Aue.

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7

20.3 km

Great Aue Lake

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The recreational area Große Aue is one of the most important local recreation areas in the Lübbecker Land and the surrounding area. Two larger lakes are integrated into it, one …

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8

20.4 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Große Aue

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A beautiful old wooden bridge over the Große Aue... directly opposite the Auesee.

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9

21.1 km

Wooden bridge over the Große Aue at Großer Aue-See

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Beautiful wooden bridge with a beautiful view of the Kleihügelsee and the Große Aue.

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B

24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.45 km

4.27 km

3.41 km

1.03 km

162 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.16 km

3.76 km

1.99 km

1.68 km

105 m

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Monday 14 September

26°C

15°C

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Comments

October 22, 2023,Mittellandkanal - Schloß Benkhausen 🌤️🌡️15°C 🌬️21 km/h

Nice tour past parts of the Mittelland Canal with a detour to Benkhausen Castle.
relive.cc/view/v7O9JpQ1dL6

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