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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Oer-Erkenschwick

Flaesheim Lock Complex – The Haard loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Oer-Erkenschwick

Flaesheim Lock Complex – The Haard loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Moderate

4.3

(3)

10

riders

Flaesheim Lock Complex – The Haard loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

01:20

23.4km

150m

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: May 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.3 km for 235 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.25 km

Flaesheim Bridge on the Wesel-Datteln Canal

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Flaesheim Bridge

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9.51 km

Cycle Path Along the Wesel-Datteln Canal

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Along the Wesel-Datteln canal there is an easy cycle path with beautiful views of nature.

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12.7 km

Flaesheim Weir

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Great cycle path along the canal.

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12.8 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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13.3 km

Flaesheim Lock

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"The Flaesheim locks belong - from the Rhine - to the fourth of the six canal stages of the Wesel-Datteln Canal (WDK) at canal kilometer 49.39 in Haltern-Flaesheim. The group of locks overcomes a height difference of 4.00 meters.

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15.3 km

Gateway to the Haard

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These highlights are highly recommended, especially the selected paths through the Haard are beautiful. However, the approach via Herten and Recklinghausen could lead to better routes.

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20.1 km

The Haard

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The largest and most beautiful forest area in the region.

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

6.10 km

2.77 km

2.38 km

320 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

5.70 km

5.60 km

4.88 km

277 m

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Wednesday 8 July

26°C

14°C

17 %

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