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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Haltern am See

Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Haltern am See

Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

Easy

4.7

(3)

riders

Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

01:17

24.8km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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7.87 km

Ahsen lock

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The federal waterway, i.e. the Wesel-Datteln Canal, is the busiest waterway in Germany after the Rhine.

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8.02 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

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Very nice bike path along the canal - also gravel, otherwise asphalt. Good for all ages.

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12.2 km

Dattelner Lake

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2 canals meet... This is what happens here, and it's nice to look at, but it's particularly interesting because of the nearby locks

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12.9 km

Datteln Lock

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

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15.2 km

Path Along the Canal Near Ahsen

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Hello, it's always nice to drive along here no matter which direction you come from, highly recommended, even nicer in summer

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17.6 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

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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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23.0 km

Flaesheim Weir

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Great cycle path along the canal.

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23.0 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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21.0 km

2.06 km

995 m

804 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

3.31 km

2.12 km

534 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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Ahsen lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Westruper Heide

Ahsen lock

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Dattelner Lake

Datteln Lock

Path Along the Canal Near Ahsen

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Flaesheim Weir

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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