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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Espelkamp

Mittelland Canal Pathway – Historic Town Center of Bad Essen loop from Espelkamp

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Espelkamp

Mittelland Canal Pathway – Historic Town Center of Bad Essen loop from Espelkamp

Moderate

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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Historic Town Center of Bad Essen loop from Espelkamp

03:06

52.1km

90m

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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.7 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.2 km

Mittelland Canal

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The Mittelland Canal is the longest artificial waterway in Germany. There are beautiful pedestrian and cycle paths along the canal.

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20.0 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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When the weather is good, it's always worth cooling off

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21.1 km

Mittelland Canal Pathway

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You can drive comfortably along the Mittelland Canal and visit sights ... e.g. Gut Benkhausen 😃.

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22.7 km

Café Santa at Wittlage Castle

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Very tasty cake 🎂

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25.9 km

Historic Town Center of Bad Essen

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Bad Essen ... a wonderful little health resort on the Wiehen Mountains and the Mittelland Canal.

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26.5 km

Marina Bad Essen

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On both sides of the marina there is a bridge. Of course, you also have a great view from there.

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36.5 km

Rila Theme and Sensory Gardens

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Rila is a delicatessen shop with beautiful themed gardens and evening events that can be booked. You can also eat nice there.

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36.6 km

Gardens of the Senses (Rila Experience)

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The Gardens of the Senses are highly recommended. You feel transported to ancient Greece. Pure relaxation.
rila-erleben.de

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52.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

7.92 km

5.58 km

3.85 km

359 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

23.2 km

1.60 km

1.47 km

733 m

494 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

24°C

14°C

50 %

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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Historic Town Center of Bad Essen loop from Espelkamp

Mittelland Canal

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal Pathway

Café Santa at Wittlage Castle

Historic Town Center of Bad Essen

Marina Bad Essen

Rila Theme and Sensory Gardens

Gardens of the Senses (Rila Experience)

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