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Dortmund-Ems-Kanal – Alte Ems Runde von Haren (Ems)

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Dortmund-Ems-Kanal – Alte Ems Runde von Haren (Ems)

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May 22, 2022

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal – Alte Ems Runde von Haren (Ems)

Hard

05:07

84.7km

16.6km/h

220m

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Overview

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

Includes a movable bridge

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After 13.8 km for 50 m

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Start point

Train Station

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5.75 km

Dortmund–Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Trips on the DEK are an experience and very varied. It is always worthwhile to stop for a break in a village.

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16.0 km

Meppen Large Lock

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Opening times of the lock:

Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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19.4 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

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The Dortmund-Ems Canal can be navigated along the bike path or on the water with a boat and lock.

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23.0 km

The DEK is easy to drive on large parts. Unfortunately, some detours lead through deep sand and fairly busy roads without bike lanes. There are also stretches with very uneven surface. Most of the channel is passable on both sides.

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37.8 km

Meckerbrücke (Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Lingen)

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Legend has it that the city of Lingen wanted to demolish the steel bridge in the 1950s. The two demolition companies commissioned to do it went bankrupt. To this day, …

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49.7 km

Geeste Reservoir (West Side)

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Four recurring regattas take place annually on the reservoir Geeste.

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53.7 km

View of the Ems River near Dalum

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Many beautiful sections for cycling on the Ems. Class! 👍🚲

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73.7 km

Old Ems at Versen Weir

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Here you cross the Alte Ems, which is very narrow at this point but also flows really fast. A beautiful place where you can really take in the nature while …

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84.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

24.7 km

11.0 km

4.16 km

342 m

164 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

30.6 km

6.19 km

2.55 km

2.02 km

402 m

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Dortmund-Ems-Kanal – Alte Ems Runde von Haren (Ems)

Dortmund–Ems Canal Cycle Path

Meppen Large Lock

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

Meckerbrücke (Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Lingen)

Geeste Reservoir (West Side)

View of the Ems River near Dalum

Old Ems at Versen Weir

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