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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

07:19

180km

300m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 55.5 km for 76 m

After 113 km for 103 m

After 131 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.11 km

Thümer

Forest

5.77 km

Ems

Nature Reserve

39.9 km

Emsradweg Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The beautiful Ems cycle path is fun

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44.6 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

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Great street lighting with beautiful views

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46.8 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

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The Dortmund-Ems Canal can be navigated along the bike path or on the water with a boat and lock.

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57.5 km

Das vorderte Pand

Nature Reserve

58.9 km

Im Blanken

Forest

59.3 km

Very good cycle path along the canal. Later the route runs along the Ems again. Overall, the Emsradweg is a well-developed route that can also be ridden comfortably with racing bike tires.
The Dortmund-Ems Canal was completed in 1899 and carries inland shipping over 223 kilometers from the Dortmund port to the Ems near Gleesen, from where the Ems continues to the North Sea near Emden, or via the coastal canal to Oldenburg to the Hunte and the Weser leads.

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71.5 km

Hilter Lock

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The Hilter lock has two lock chambers that are next to each other. The old lock chamber was put into operation in 1899, the new lock chamber in 1956. The lock was renovated between 2013 and 2015 and is now state-of-the-art.

For anyone who isn't so interested in the lock itself, I recommend the restaurant right next door. They serve delicious food and refreshing drinks.

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74.5 km

Ems River Bend

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Great view of the calmly flowing water

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75.6 km

WSC Lathen

Lake

80.5 km

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal

Lake

80.7 km

Düthe Lock

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At the Düther Schleuse there is also the possibility of a stop. Otherwise you have a nice view of the course of the Ems from here.

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81.8 km

Cycle Path Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The section on the Emsradwanderweg is a dream. A dream of view and atmosphere as much as it is pleasant to drive without rumbling.

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180 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.9 km

47.9 km

16.7 km

15.3 km

252 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

161 km

11.5 km

4.55 km

1.11 km

778 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

Emsradweg Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

Dortmund-Ems Canal

Hilter Lock

Ems River Bend

Düthe Lock

Cycle Path Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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