Ahsen lock – Desert mill loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Oer-Erkenschwick

Ahsen lock – Desert mill loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Easy

5.0

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Ahsen lock – Desert mill loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

01:06

23.5km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 331 m for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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418 m

Street Art Murals at Bauhof

Highlight • Monument

The construction yard is easily accessible via the old mine railway line.
EDIT: A fence now blocks access from the mine railway line (12/2024).

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10.2 km

Ahsen lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for a short break to watch the hustle and bustle at the lock. Impressive structure.

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12.4 km

Natroper Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge offers the opportunity for a nice round trip.

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16.0 km

Desert mill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful and very quiet road that leads slightly undulating through the fields behind Datteln.

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16.7 km

Dattelner Berg Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice road slightly up the hill with mostly little traffic.

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

9.20 km

927 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

11.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

9°C

0 %

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Ahsen lock – Desert mill loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Street Art Murals at Bauhof

Ahsen lock

Natroper Bridge

Desert mill

Dattelner Berg Tree-Lined Avenue

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