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Papenburg Main Canal – View of Papenburg Windmill loop from Rhede (Ems)

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Papenburg Main Canal – View of Papenburg Windmill loop from Rhede (Ems)

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Papenburg Main Canal – View of Papenburg Windmill loop from Rhede (Ems)

02:30

40.9km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

Cycle Path Through Emsauen Between Aschendorf and Heede

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful route to Rhede or further to Papenburg

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23.3 km

Post mill on the Wiek, Papenburg

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Built in 1709, it's the oldest mill in the Emsland region. And not only that: it's also the only still-functioning post mill in the area. You can turn it on …

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24.8 km

Richard Bridge, Papenburg

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This bridge is located directly on the canal in Papenburg

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24.9 km

Old drawbridge round of Papenburg. Medium difficulty bike tour. Good basic condition required. Mostly paved paths. No special skill required. The starting point of the tour can be reached by public transport. Komoot bike tour.

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25.2 km

Hauptkanal

Lake

25.8 km

View of Papenburg Windmill

Highlight • Monument

From the Stadtparksee you have a wonderful view of the very beautiful mill.

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29.7 km

Meyer Werft Papenburg Shipyard

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From here you have a good view of the Mayer shipyard in Papenburg. It is one of the largest and most modern shipyards in the world. Cruise ships for international …

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30.5 km

View of the Meyer Shipyard

Highlight • Viewpoint

The largest employer in Emsland

Directly at the Meyer Werft shipyard, there is a large parking lot, food and drink, and an observation deck.

Experience shows that it gets very crowded on weekends.

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33.1 km

Ems Floodplains Between Lathen and Papenburg

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The Ems is dammed. The meadows are flooded.

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40.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

13.9 km

6.56 km

4.07 km

956 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

7.38 km

5.71 km

1.02 km

1.01 km

372 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 2, 2022,Fahrradtour von Rhede nach Papenburg und zurück

I was on a guided bike tour in Emsland. The beautiful developed cycle paths are great. Especially driving directly on the Ems was very nice...a great 🚴‍♀️tour....I can only recommend it...

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Papenburg Main Canal – View of Papenburg Windmill loop from Rhede (Ems)

Cycle Path Through Emsauen Between Aschendorf and Heede

Post mill on the Wiek, Papenburg

Richard Bridge, Papenburg