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Selm

Old Zechen Railway Path – Datteln Water Cross loop from Selm

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Selm

Old Zechen Railway Path – Datteln Water Cross loop from Selm

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Old Zechen Railway Path – Datteln Water Cross loop from Selm

01:13

23.3km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.4 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.31 km

Old Zechen Railway Path

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This railway line was completely renovated in summer 2021. The rough gravel road has become a worthy asphalted route. Definitely an asset to any bike tour.

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11.5 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Aqueduct Over the Lippe

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The Lippe Bridge over the Dortmund Ems Canal was an old steel trough, which was replaced in the course of the canal widening by two new. In 2005, during the …

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13.3 km

Pelkumerweg Canal Bridge (Old Route)

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A beautifully built bridge that you like to take pictures of.

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14.5 km

Old Canal Bridge over the Lippe

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The old route of the Dortmund-Ems canal between Datteln and Olfen is a structural masterpiece. Opened in 1899, the canal overpass of the Lippe is particularly striking. Highly recommended.

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14.6 km

Datteln Water Cross

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14.6 km

Alte Fahrt Aqueduct (Alte Fahrt Bridge), Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland Nature Park

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15.3 km

Alte Fahrt between Datteln and Olfen

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The Alte Fahrt is a disused branch of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. With the growing ship traffic on the canal, various side arms had to be built as early as 1929, …

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15.4 km

Old Canal Olfen

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A great way along the "old ride" to Olfen.
No traffic and beautiful nature. Even on warm,
sweltering makes cycling fun, because of the many
Trees have a lot of shade.

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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.10 km

3.17 km

1.95 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

7.30 km

2.87 km

953 m

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Old Zechen Railway Path – Datteln Water Cross loop from Selm

Old Zechen Railway Path

Dortmund-Ems Canal Aqueduct Over the Lippe

Pelkumerweg Canal Bridge (Old Route)

Old Canal Bridge over the Lippe

Datteln Water Cross

Alte Fahrt Aqueduct (Alte Fahrt Bridge), Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland Nature Park

Alte Fahrt between Datteln and Olfen

Old Canal Olfen

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