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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ibbenbüren

View of the River Hase – Osnabrück Branch Canal loop from Ibbenbüren

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ibbenbüren

View of the River Hase – Osnabrück Branch Canal loop from Ibbenbüren

Moderate

1.5

(2)

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View of the River Hase – Osnabrück Branch Canal loop from Ibbenbüren

04:21

81.1km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 24, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77.7 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Aasee

Lake

31.3 km

View of the River Hase

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It just looks idyllic and is quiet despite the relative proximity to the city

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33.9 km

Osnabrück Branch Canal

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Here is more info.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stichkanal_Osnabr%C3%BCck

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35.0 km

The branch canal connects the city of Osnabrück with the Mittelland Canal, Germany's longest artificial waterway. A beautiful bike path runs parallel to the branch canal on the dike. From there, you'll always have a great view of the canal.

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36.8 km

Hollage Lock

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Ships and cormorants can be seen at the branch canal lock Hollage.

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41.2 km

Osnabrück Branch Canal

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Wonderful, gravel bike path. If you continue cycling, the canal flows into the Mittelland Canal.

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43.0 km

Cycle Path Along the Osnabrück Branch Canal

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Cycle paths along canals are mostly nice, quiet and you can make good progress and my dog Einstein can usually run around freely next to the bike because there are …

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44.7 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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The Mittelland Canal, also known as the “Waterway of the Middle”, is one of the most important and longest man-made waterways in Germany. With a length of around 325 kilometers, …

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63.3 km

Recke Marina

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A must-stop if you're passing by. Delicious drinks and food included.

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81.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

16.0 km

15.8 km

13.1 km

703 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

19.8 km

16.1 km

8.23 km

4.34 km

2.39 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

20°C

15°C

80 %

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View of the River Hase

Osnabrück Branch Canal

Osnabrück Branch Canal

Hollage Lock

Osnabrück Branch Canal

Cycle Path Along the Osnabrück Branch Canal

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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