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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Leher Pünte Cable Ferry loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Leher Pünte Cable Ferry loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Leher Pünte Cable Ferry loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

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21.3km

30m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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After 4.98 km for 289 m

After 9.42 km for 123 m

After 10.8 km for 51 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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9.48 km

Alte Ems Glider Airfield

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The "Alte Ems" glider airfield is on the road from Herbrum to Borsum. To get to the site, you have to turn off the road onto a parallel dirt road. …

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10.6 km

Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems"

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First of all, I am pleased that over 100 cyclists now recommend this highlight with me. You're welcome!
The Ems branch runs from Herbrum to the beginning of Aschendorf. Its …

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10.8 km

Herbrum Eel Trap Station

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The first historical mention of Herbrum dates back to 890.

Until 1803, Herbrum belonged to the Amt of Meppen in the Lower Diocese of Münster. In 1803, the Lower Diocese …

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10.9 km

Shelter in the Emsauen between Herbrum and Vellage

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Oh, and another shelter 🤣🚴🏽

You can sleep in it like a shelter

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10.9 km

Tidal weir Herbrum

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Ems weir, Pünte near Lehe, on the way along the DEK...this river can have countless names.

However, the tidal weir here on the tidal Ems is the transition to the freshwater area.

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12.5 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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14.4 km

Leher Pünte Cable Ferry

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Here you come across the Ems in a very unique way. The "Leher Pünte" is one of two rope-bound ferries across the Ems. It takes you to the other bank …

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18.3 km

Bridge Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The view from here of the Ems island and Bollinger ferry is quite nice.

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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.79 km

3.88 km

292 m

160 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

1.31 km

470 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

17°C

37 %

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Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems" – Leher Pünte Cable Ferry loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

Alte Ems Glider Airfield

Ems Side Arm "Alte Ems"

Herbrum Eel Trap Station

Shelter in the Emsauen between Herbrum and Vellage

Tidal weir Herbrum

Ems Cycle Route near Herbrum

Leher Pünte Cable Ferry

Bridge Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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