Path Along the Canal – Oudeschans Wooden Drawbridge loop from Rhede (Ems)

Path Along the Canal – Oudeschans Wooden Drawbridge loop from Rhede (Ems)

Moderate

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Path Along the Canal – Oudeschans Wooden Drawbridge loop from Rhede (Ems)

02:20

50.4km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 23.1 km for 22 m

After 34.1 km for 37 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.43 km

View of the Veendiep

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Small beautiful canal

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16.4 km

Weddermarke Windmill (Wedderbergen)

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An eye-catcher even from afar 🇱🇺

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23.1 km

Path Along the Canal

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Nice route along the canal

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28.5 km

Pekel-Aa Cycle Path

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Generally a quiet cycle path. A bit on the narrow side due to oncoming traffic.

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30.6 km

Oudeschans Wooden Drawbridge

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This red wooden drawbridge was built in 1976. It is a copy of the old drawbridge from the eighteenth century. Like its ancient predecessor, the bridge has a wooden gate. …

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30.8 km

Oudeschans

Archaeological Site

34.1 km

Caretaker

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The unofficial border guard's house overlooks the German border. If you're lucky, the self-proclaimed border guard will be outside, this friendly man is up for a chat.

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34.2 km

Westerwolde Border Marker

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After you've conquered miles of plain, it's worth taking a look across the border. Especially the classic boundary marker of the municipality of Westerwolde is worth taking a picture.

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39.9 km

Junction 20 Wymeer

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New junction system connects Leer, Emsland and Groningen - gap is closed and all signs are up.

Adopted from the Dutch models in Germany.
As a cyclist, you can use …

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