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Lower Saxony
East Frisia

Petkum–Ditzum Ferry Terminal – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Emden Hauptbahnhof

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia

Petkum–Ditzum Ferry Terminal – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Emden Hauptbahnhof

Moderate

4.2

(10)

38

riders

Petkum–Ditzum Ferry Terminal – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Emden Hauptbahnhof

03:15

60.9km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.5 km for 151 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.61 km

Ems Side Canal

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Very beautiful nature with many interesting animals

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7.41 km

The Pelkum steep bridge allows pedestrians to cross Das Fehntjer Tief dry-shod at the canal crossing and allows shipping to pass under this bridge. here is a small report about the two bodies of water:

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3

29.5 km

Leer Harbor

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It is a great experience to see the bridge in action.

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35.6 km

Path Along the Dike

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You don't need to write much about it, it's always worth a trip.

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49.8 km

Ditzum Ferry and Harbor

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The port of Ditzum is special because it still contains many original elements that cannot be found anywhere else, such as the Bültjer shipyard, built in 1929, a special shipyard …

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51.9 km

Petkum–Ditzum Ferry Terminal

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The ferry is on the route of the Emsradweg. Otherwise you could also cycle on the north side of the Ems.

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58.9 km

Kesselschleuse, Emden

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This lock is like a crossing on the water. Here the ships can drive left, right or straight - really fascinating. This type of facility is unique in Europe and is a listed building.

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60.0 km

The Three Spitters Statues

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The Three Spitters are life-size statues that are placed at irregular intervals
"Spit" water on the tourists.

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60.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

17.9 km

6.63 km

2.39 km

1.77 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

25.5 km

5.20 km

2.17 km

1.73 km

680 m

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