Lathener Marsch Recreation Lake – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

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Lathener Marsch Recreation Lake – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

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Lathener Marsch Recreation Lake – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

02:26

9.63km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Hümmling

Ems

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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56 m

Erna-de-Vries-Platz

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Erna de Vries was a German Holocaust survivor and contemporary witness. She died in Lathen in 2021.

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992 m

Lathener Marsch Recreation Lake

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The lake is located directly at the campsite and near the Hotel Lathener Marsch.

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1.69 km

Auwald Marschstraße

Nature Reserve

2.65 km

Bridge by the Ems

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At this bridge you can take some nice photo variations with the reflecting trees on the other side of the Ems.

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3.66 km

Bridge Over an Oxbow of the Ems

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Very beautiful and interesting bridge directly on the Ems.

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4.48 km

Tree-Lined Avenue by the Canal

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A beautiful avenue directly parallel to the cycle path on the canal.

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4.71 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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4.97 km

Hinrichs Restaurant

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Really recommendable, delicious schnitzel the way they should taste 😋

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6.24 km

Towpath on the Ems near Lathen

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The beautiful hiking trail is located directly on the Ems.

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9.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

1.54 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

April 19, 2026,Zwischen Hilter und Lathen am Kanal unterwegs

Quiet round between Hilter and Lathen along the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Lots of water, beautiful reflections and always small nature moments along the wayside.
A relaxed tour – perfect for switching off and taking photos.

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