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North Rhine-Westphalia
Coesfeld
Lüdinghausen

Via the "Alte Fahrt" – Dattelner Lake loop from Lüdinghausen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Coesfeld
Lüdinghausen

Via the "Alte Fahrt" – Dattelner Lake loop from Lüdinghausen

Moderate

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Via the "Alte Fahrt" – Dattelner Lake loop from Lüdinghausen

02:06

40.6km

140m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.56 km for 13 m

After 13.6 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.54 km

Alte Fahrt Three-Arch Bridge over the Stever

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The canal bridge over the Stever led the Alte Fahrt of the Dortmund-Ems-Canal (DEK) in the north of Olfen over the Stever.

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11.7 km

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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12.1 km

Via the "Alte Fahrt"

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Here you can reach us via the "Alte Fahrt" (former Dortmund-Ems Canal).

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12.6 km

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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Alte Fahrt

Lake

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14.8 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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16.1 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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19.1 km

Ahsen lock

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

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40.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

15.0 km

4.86 km

2.00 km

660 m

211 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

11.5 km

5.97 km

4.84 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

75 %

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