Altenrheine Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge loop from Dreierwalder Bruchwiesen

Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Altenrheine Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge loop from Dreierwalder Bruchwiesen

Moderate

4.0

(2)

riders

Altenrheine Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge loop from Dreierwalder Bruchwiesen

02:04

35.0km

50m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.6 km for 9 m

After 29.5 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.04 km

Heideweiher Visse

Nature Reserve

12.6 km

Kuupe Verset de Ail Half-Timbered House

Highlight • Structure

Great that there is ice cream and drinks

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.0 km

Café-Restaurant Landhotel Altmann

Highlight • Restaurant

We enjoyed delicious cakes and delicious iced coffee in the warm weather. The outdoor area is tastefully designed.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.4 km

Leewe Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a diverse product range with products that you just don't get everywhere.
There is nice seating.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

25.6 km

Bridge Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

Highlight • Bridge

One of many bridges over the DEK.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.1 km

Altenrheine Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great (even illuminated) large information board that informs about the history, construction and purpose of the lock as well as the course of a smuggling.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.6 km

Altenrheine Lock

Highlight • Structure

Take a little time and watch the lock process. Ships come regularly 🛥️

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.7 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

🚲✨ The Dortmund-Ems Canal (DEK) is not only one of Germany's most important waterways, but also a true open-air museum for bridge architecture. On its way from Dortmund to Papenburg, …

Showing Translation

Tip by

27.7 km

Altenrheine Canal

Highlight • River

⚙️ The Altenrheine Lock

The centerpiece of this section is the Altenrheine Lock.

It overcomes a drop of approximately 3.60 meters. The current lock chamber is 190 meters long and 12 meters wide.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types