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Landkreis Emsland

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Haren (Ems)

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Landkreis Emsland

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Haren (Ems)

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Haren (Ems)

07:19

128km

210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 76 m

After 52.1 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.94 km

Im Blanken

Forest

9.28 km

Das vorderte Pand

Nature Reserve

3

31.5 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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You can cycle quickly along the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Lingen.

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39.7 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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The DEK is easy to drive on large parts. Unfortunately, some detours lead through deep sand and fairly busy roads without bike lanes. There are also stretches with very uneven surface. Most of the channel is passable on both sides.

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43.3 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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6

48.9 km

Meppen Market Square

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The market square in Meppen is always worth a visit. It is always decorated to match the season. Beautiful to look at.

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7

69.7 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 …

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8

72.8 km

Ems Cycle Path Near Lathen

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You are here on one of the most beautiful sections of the Ems Cycle Path or the DEK Route

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78.3 km

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal

Lake

10

83.9 km

Ems Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

We drove between Papenburg and Meppen, the route runs almost entirely along the Ems and is well signposted. A nice tour on impeccable bike paths. 👍

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11

96.7 km

Ems Cycle Route near Herbrum

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An excellently developed cycle route with a fantastic view of the gently flowing Ems.

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122 km

Ems

Nature Reserve

B

128 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.0 km

28.8 km

13.9 km

10.9 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

116 km

5.68 km

3.30 km

1.65 km

1.23 km

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