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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Haltern am See

Flaesheim Lock Complex – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Haltern am See

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Haltern am See

Flaesheim Lock Complex – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Haltern am See

Moderate

4.7

(7)

29

riders

Flaesheim Lock Complex – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Haltern am See

02:12

37.8km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

10.2 km

Zum St. Johannes

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A nice little simple restaurant run by Anke. Our last stop in the rain, we got soaking wet and Anke gave us a towel to dry off.
The food is …

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2

13.2 km

Silverbach Nature Reserve

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nice bike path through the NSG 🦅🦔🦉

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14.0 km

Silvertbach

Nature Reserve

4

15.5 km

The former. Railway line (former. Zechenbahn General Blumenthal VIII) was expanded into a cycle and hiking trail.
The path is lined with native shrubs and tree species.

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5

31.8 km

Flaesheim Weir

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Great cycle path along the canal.

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6

31.8 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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7

33.1 km

Nice bike path along the canal with numerous ship encounters.

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33.6 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

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The Wesel-Datteln Canal is a federal waterway in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and, after the Rhine, the busiest waterway in Germany. The shipping canal runs through the northern Ruhr …

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36.2 km

Lippe River

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The Lippe is one of the most idyllic rivers in Germany. In 2018 the water was even named "River Landscape of the Year". Most of the floodplains along the Lippe …

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

6.17 km

2.61 km

1.95 km

1.66 km

149 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

9.54 km

6.20 km

4.24 km

864 m

530 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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