Ems Cycle Path Near Lathen – Ems Cycle Path loop from Lathen

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Ems Cycle Path Near Lathen – Ems Cycle Path loop from Lathen

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Ems Cycle Path Near Lathen – Ems Cycle Path loop from Lathen

03:35

60.8km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.92 km

Ems Cycle Path Near Lathen

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You are here on one of the most beautiful sections of the Ems Cycle Path or the DEK Route

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5.05 km

Hilter Lock

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The Hilter lock has two lock chambers that are next to each other. The old lock chamber was put into operation in 1899, the new lock chamber in 1956. The …

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5.99 km

Ems Cycle Path Between Lingen and Lathen

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The routes on the Dortmund-Ems Canal between Lingen and Lathen are exemplary developed.

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9.09 km

Ems Riverside Path

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Contemplative tour along the water, well signposted. Just make sure to drive on the "right" side, which is paved. Otherwise it will be difficult.

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11.9 km

Emsaue in Haren

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13.8 km

Grünland in der Emsaue

Nature Reserve

22.8 km

Im Blanken

Forest

24.2 km

Das vorderte Pand

Nature Reserve

29.2 km

Viewpoint

31.5 km

View of the Ems River

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On the way to Borkum

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31.6 km

Trail along the Dortmund–Ems Canal

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This is a very good way to go. However, the cyclists still accompany you a bit. Then they part ways.

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46.4 km

Haren Marina

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A beautifully landscaped harbor, which is well overlooked by a bridge.

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60.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

14.9 km

13.3 km

4.49 km

272 m

217 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

9.55 km

2.99 km

2.23 km

897 m

474 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

20°C

12°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 1, 2023,Tour mit Hindernissen...

Today we were in good spirits and off we went happily .... until after about 40 km and at full speed a flat tire braked us. 😞Unfortunately not only the hose but also the coat was ripped away. The whole search for material and the repair took so long that we went by train again. We'll try again tomorrow... for …

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July 9, 2022,Meppen - Fresenburg

A beautiful bike path takes us from Meppen along the Dortmund-Ems Canal.
Many bridges, weirs and locks lead us again and again over and along the Ems, Haren-Rütenbrock Canal, old arm/Roheide, Alte Ems and Dortmund-Ems Canal.
We reach Fresenburg and Inselspitze.
In Lathen we visit the St. Vitus Church and the Hilter Mill.
Also we have a good view of …

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September 5, 2023,Haren Hafen – Schöner Radweg an der Ems Rondje vanuit Haren (Ems)

Beautiful route on mostly quiet roads and cycle paths

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October 15, 2024,Haren - Meppen - Haren an beiden Seiten der Ems

Route: Start in Haren past the shipping museum, historic lock system, tugboat August, marina, nature trail along the Ems, old Embrücke & Hüntel, Holthausen farming community, Borkener & Versener Paradies, giant trees in Esterfelder Forst. Along the Ems to Meppen. Meppen market square. Then return along the other side of the Ems with Obelix beer garden at the edge of …

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May 7, 2024,Haren Hafen – Schöner Radweg an der Ems Runde von Nödike

Today we cycled a planned tour from Meppen to Haren

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October 20, 2024,Bosch eBike Tour: Meppen

A beautiful autumn tour along the Ems from Meppen to Haren and back. In Meppen there was the annual town hall fair and in Haren the Holland market. And in between there is a beautiful cycle path. It doesn't matter whether you ride on the left or right side, both sides have their charm.

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August 7, 2022,Von Lathen nach Meppen, durch's Paradies und zurück

Today we went to Lathen and did a wonderful tour. I had seen this at Hans P. and thought it looked great. And indeed, it was really worth it. And of course the weather played along again 😀🌞

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July 30, 2022,2022.07.30 ADFC Tagestour (9) Durch's Paradies

Guest commentary Hans P

Today our day tour "Through Paradise" was on the plan, for which unfortunately only 9 participants including the tour guide had registered. With 3 cars and a bicycle trailer we drove to Lathen and from there we started our approx. 70 km long tour, which I had planned, while the temperatures were still fresh. The wind …

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