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Herbrum Lock – Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" loop from Dörpen

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Herbrum Lock – Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" loop from Dörpen

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4.6

(30)

129

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Herbrum Lock – Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" loop from Dörpen

01:27

25.6km

40m

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: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Emsauen zwischen Herbrum und Vellage

Emstal von Lathen bis Papenburg

Ems

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.08 km

Dörpen Lock on the Küstenkanal

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The Dörpen ship lock system at coastal canal km 64,830 is the entrance lock to the Dortmund-Ems Canal. It was built in 1933/1934 as part of the coastal canal construction …

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10.3 km

Herbrum Lock

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Always a highlight for the tech geeks among us. Usually, there's the opportunity to see large ships up close.

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11.0 km

View of the Ems River

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Ems

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12.9 km

Tidal weir Herbrum

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Ems weir, Pünte near Lehe, on the way along the DEK...this river can have countless names.

However, the tidal weir here on the tidal Ems is the transition to the freshwater area.

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13.0 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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14.5 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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14.9 km

Ems Cycle Path from Herbrum to Dörpen

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This section of the Ems cycle path from the lock near Herbrum to behind Dörpen is one of the best sections on the entire route. The tour begins at the …

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25.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

2.44 km

1.85 km

1.44 km

832 m

164 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

1.30 km

210 m

181 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

34°C

22°C

0 %

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Herbrum Lock – Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" loop from Dörpen

Dörpen Lock on the Küstenkanal

Herbrum Lock

View of the Ems River

Tidal weir Herbrum

Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems"

Ems Cycle Route near Herbrum

Ems Cycle Path from Herbrum to Dörpen

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