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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Picnic Area by the Ems River loop from Geeste

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Picnic Area by the Ems River loop from Geeste

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Picnic Area by the Ems River loop from Geeste

03:19

56.8km

100m

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: May 18, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.12 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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5.66 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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10.9 km

Confluence of the Hase and Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The inflow is located directly at the Höltingmühle.

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11.5 km

Archaeological Site

24.7 km

Picnic Area by the Ems River

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Here it is really worth taking a short break from the Ems cycle path. A really nice corner to relax.

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28.8 km

View of the Ems River near Dalum

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Many beautiful sections for cycling on the Ems. Class! 👍🚲

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46.9 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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There are different substrates on both sides of the canal. On the western side there is a more rustic subsoil, on the eastern side there is an asphalt surface.

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47.4 km

Meckerbrücke (Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Lingen)

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Legend has it that the city of Lingen wanted to demolish the steel bridge in the 1950s. The two demolition companies commissioned to do it went bankrupt. To this day, …

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50.4 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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56.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

13.3 km

11.5 km

9.95 km

483 m

327 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

8.22 km

1.69 km

612 m

207 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

23°C

12°C

78 %

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Picnic Area by the Ems River loop from Geeste

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

Confluence of the Hase and Dortmund-Ems Canal

Picnic Area by the Ems River

View of the Ems River near Dalum

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

Meckerbrücke (Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Lingen)

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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