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Ems-Vechte Canal – At the Hanekenfähr railroad bridge loop from Herzford

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Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

Wietmarschen

Ems-Vechte Canal – At the Hanekenfähr railroad bridge loop from Herzford

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Ems-Vechte Canal – At the Hanekenfähr railroad bridge loop from Herzford

05:17

20.8km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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2.90 km

Ems-Vechte Canal

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The Ems-Vechte Canal is a dead straight line between Hanekenfähr and Nordhorn. The southern side path is easy to ride on the entire route by bike.

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3.47 km

Hanekenfähr Historic Lock

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These lock gates are still intact, especially when the water level in the canal is high, the lock gate is closed. The lock is 40 meters long.

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3.82 km

At the Hanekenfähr railroad bridge

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It is a great experience to drive over this bridge. 👍😃🚲

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14.4 km

Grüner Jäger Riverside Restaurant

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A nice restaurant on the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal where you can take a break. Very friendly staff.

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15.7 km

Picnic Area With View of the Ems

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At this location there are even two seating areas with a beautiful view of the Ems. There is also a large rubbish bin and several information boards.

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15.9 km

View of the Ems River from the shelter

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At this refuge you have a great view and can take a little break.

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16.8 km

Wooden Sculptures in the Ems Forest

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Howling dog and giant pine cones greet the hiker.

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17.4 km

Information Board: From Burg Slipse to Schloss Herzford

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Information board : Schloss / Gut Herzford

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20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.29 km

3.29 km

3.03 km

Surfaces

7.49 km

4.65 km

2.99 km

2.84 km

1.68 km

1.19 km

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Thursday 28 May

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Ems-Vechte Canal – At the Hanekenfähr railroad bridge loop from Herzford

Ems-Vechte Canal

Hanekenfähr Historic Lock

At the Hanekenfähr railroad bridge

Grüner Jäger Riverside Restaurant

Picnic Area With View of the Ems

View of the Ems River from the shelter

Wooden Sculptures in the Ems Forest

Information Board: From Burg Slipse to Schloss Herzford

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