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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Dortmund-Nette/Oestrich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Dortmund-Nette/Oestrich

Hard

4.5

(23)

135

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Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Dortmund-Nette/Oestrich

01:40

26.1km

60m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 71 m for 20 m

After 26.0 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.48 km

Emscher Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Emscher-Weg is a path connection along the Emscher from the source in Holzwickede to the mouth of the Rhine near Dinslaken. Green industrial facilities as well as historical parks, …

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6.13 km

Emscher Floodplain — North Side

Highlight • River

The stormwater retention basin and the Emscher meadows are wonderful for both humans and animals.

There's always plenty of birdwatching to be seen there, and the trails are perfect for cycling and hiking.

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7.07 km

Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

Highlight • Structure

The NSG Mengeder Heide, the Emscher Auen and the Parkhotel are definitely worth a visit. Great cycle paths, many highlights and beautiful views offer pure relaxation.

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8.32 km

Emscher Trail Ickern

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good way to drive. But there are still plenty of construction sites

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13.2 km

Rhein-Herne Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great path along the Rhine-Herne Canal. There are several farm shops nearby (Klöcker, Sanders) where you can stock up on farm delicacies.

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13.9 km

Emscher Trail Along the Rhein-Herne Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Relaxed bike path with a view of the canal.

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14.3 km

Henrichenburg Marina

Highlight • Structure

Many beautiful boats can be seen on the no longer used channel arm in Schleusenpark Henrichenburg.

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14.5 km

Henrichenburg Boat Lift

Highlight • Monument

From afar, the lift looks very impressive, but you should definitely visit the museum.
It is worth it!

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22.5 km

Mengeder Heide

Nature Reserve

26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

8.26 km

2.93 km

2.64 km

2.28 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

7.72 km

3.44 km

411 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

13°C

13 %

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Ostertour 2025

Very pleasant route with many rest stops and lovely beer gardens.

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Emscher Floodplain — North Side – Henrichenburg Boat Lift loop from Dortmund-Nette/Oestrich

Emscher Trail

Emscher Floodplain — North Side

Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

Emscher Trail Ickern

Rhein-Herne Canal Cycle Path

Emscher Trail Along the Rhein-Herne Canal

Henrichenburg Marina

Henrichenburg Boat Lift

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