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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Coesfeld

Dülmen

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

03:12

65.8km

150m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.8 km for 13 m

After 65.9 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Bridge 88 Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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Absolutely beautiful bike route; "Cruise" along the canal for a few kilometers and enjoy the morning calm ...

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18.9 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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General information about the Dortmund-Ems Canal (DEK) and DEK Cycle Path
The DEK runs between the Dortmund city harbor and Papenburg through the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, past the "Henrichenburg" ship lift and the larger cities of Münster, Rheine, Lingen and Meppen. It was opened in 1899 and is about 225 kilometers long. The difference in altitude is about 70 meters, there are three river crossings - Lippe, Stever and Ems. The canal can be crossed via numerous bridges. There are always rest areas and small city ports along the canal. The Dortmund-Ems-Kanal-Radweg mostly runs directly along the canal or later along the Ems and is approx. 350 kilometers long. It connects the Ruhr area with the North Sea coast (Emden) and was opened in 1999. Along the canal, it has almost no gradients, with the exception of a few interruptions, e.g. due to power plants. The path is mostly gravel and partly tarred so that it can also be used well in rainy weather. Due to the numerous stop and overnight options, it is very well suited for both a day trip and a multi-day tour.

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27.5 km

Datteln Canal Junction (Dattelner Meer)

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This is where the Dortmund Ems Canal and the Wesel Datteln Canal meet.

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28.7 km

Dattelner Lake

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2 canals meet... This is what happens here, and it's nice to look at, but it's particularly interesting because of the nearby locks

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29.4 km

Datteln Lock

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The Schachtschleuse was built in 1928 and put into operation in 1931 - a true piece of industrial culture.

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30.1 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

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Very nice bike path along the canal - also gravel, otherwise asphalt. Good for all ages.

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33.1 km

Ahsen lock

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It's always nice to watch the canal boats pass through the locks.

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39.3 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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65.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

21.1 km

8.68 km

2.55 km

880 m

707 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

27.3 km

4.29 km

3.50 km

1.79 km

880 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path – Dattelner Lake loop from Buldern

Bridge 88 Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

Datteln Canal Junction (Dattelner Meer)

Dattelner Lake

Datteln Lock

Wesel-Datteln Canal Riverside Path

Ahsen lock

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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