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Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Dortmund-Ems Canal – Asphalted forest path loop from Hörstel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Dortmund-Ems Canal – Asphalted forest path loop from Hörstel

Easy

4.7

(3)

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Dortmund-Ems Canal – Asphalted forest path loop from Hörstel

01:54

30.3km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike 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 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Saltenwiese

Emsaue

Elter Fischteiche

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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290 m

Torfmoorsee

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful bathing lake.

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1.87 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal

Highlight • River

Nice level bike path along the river.

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6.19 km

Asphalted forest path

Highlight • Cycleway

The area is relatively lonely. Nevertheless, the forest path is well maintained and you can glide through the greenery on smooth asphalt.

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11.1 km

Ems Bridge Mesum

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the Emsauen

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23.1 km

Heimathaus Elte

Highlight • Historical Site

Elte is not only a break, but also worth a visit. From here you can do great tours in Elter Sand on foot or by bike.

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23.4 km

Elter Fischteiche

Nature Reserve

24.6 km

Steinstehle on the forest path between Rodde and Elte

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's really fun to cycle along here.

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25.2 km

Elter Weg

Highlight • Trail

It is worth driving the way, looks wonderful like an avenue

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28.5 km

Bridge over Bevergerner Aa

Highlight • Bridge

Nice way to the Surenburg

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

8.49 km

6.40 km

4.00 km

1.18 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

8.18 km

4.08 km

2.14 km

644 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

27°C

13°C

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Dortmund-Ems Canal – Asphalted forest path loop from Hörstel

Torfmoorsee

Dortmund-Ems Canal

Asphalted forest path

Ems Bridge Mesum

Heimathaus Elte

Steinstehle on the forest path between Rodde and Elte

Elter Weg

Bridge over Bevergerner Aa

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