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North Rhine-Westphalia

Haard Forest Trail – Farnberg Fire Watchtower loop from Olfen

Mountain biking trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Haard Forest Trail – Farnberg Fire Watchtower loop from Olfen

Moderate

4.3

(4)

10

riders

Haard Forest Trail – Farnberg Fire Watchtower loop from Olfen

02:45

39.6km

230m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.95 km

Alte Fahrt

Lake

2

4.16 km

Pelkumerweg Canal Bridge (Old Route)

Highlight • Bridge

A beautifully built bridge that you like to take pictures of.

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3

4.85 km

On the old Datteln - Olfen waterway

Highlight • Monument

The historic canal structure served at the time to block off the side channel, for example, in case of leaks or dam breaks.

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4

6.09 km

Datteln Lock

Highlight • Structure

The Schachtschleuse was built in 1928 and put into operation in 1931 - a true piece of industrial culture.

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5

10.7 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

It is very easy to drive on both sides of the river and with the ship and boat traffic there is always something interesting to see along the way.

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6

17.7 km

Haard Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Trail that is easy to ride with MTB and gravel bike

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7

17.8 km

Farnberg Fire Watchtower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fire lookout towers in the “Die Haard” and “Hohe Mark” forest areas make an important contribution to fighting forest fires.

The 39 meter high steel truss tower Farnberg is …

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8

30.3 km

Ahsen lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for a short break to watch the hustle and bustle at the lock. Impressive structure.

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9

37.6 km

Old Canal Olfen

Highlight (Segment) • River

A great way along the "old ride" to Olfen.
No traffic and beautiful nature. Even on warm,
sweltering makes cycling fun, because of the many
Trees have a lot of shade.

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B

39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

6.60 km

2.24 km

1.56 km

988 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

10.2 km

5.31 km

3.18 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

78 %

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