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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim
Wietmarschen

Ems-Vechte Canal loop from Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen

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Ems-Vechte Canal loop from Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen

01:51

7.32km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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5.65 km

Sheltered Rest Area on the Ems-Vechte Canal

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The canal was built between 1870 and 1879 by 2000 prisoners of war, mainly of French origin. In 9 (!) years, they dug their way through about 22 km from Hannekenfähr to Nordhorn, with great sacrifices. Numerous prisoners lost their lives in the process.
Up until the 1960s, cargo ships with up to 200 tonnes of cargo travelled on the 16 m wide and 1.8 m deep canal. As the ships became larger and the cargo increased, its usability was restricted. Today, only small boats and the occasional excursion boat travel from Hannekenfähr to Nordhorn.
The cycle path along the canal is highly recommended and runs mostly along the "Nordhorn Range" bombing range.

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Ems-Vechte Canal

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Refuge on the Ems-Vechte Canal, Klausheide-Flugplatz junction.

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7.32 km

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5.26 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.12 km

2.02 km

263 m

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