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Emden Pilot House – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Borssum

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Germany

Lower Saxony

East Frisia

Emden Pilot House – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Borssum

Moderate

4.3

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Emden Pilot House – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Borssum

04:08

16.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 5.63 km for 23 m

After 8.18 km for 31 m

After 8.32 km for 22 m

After 11.9 km for 22 m

After 12.5 km for 22 m

After 12.7 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

View of Emden Outer Harbour

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At the end of the Jade Ems tour along the Jade Ems Canal, a visit to the Emden outer harbor is a must. So you could sniff the North Sea …

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4.45 km

Emden Pilot House

Highlight • Historical Site

The old pilot house is in its original condition in the port of Emden. In 2007, a high-resolution HDR panorama is created.

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4.53 km

Emden Lock Waterfront View

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Beautiful views and great sunsets to watch!

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8.32 km

Emden Railway Drawbridge

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The railway bridge over the Emden inland port is prone to failure.
In recent years, disruptions to the bridge have steadily increased.
At the same time, it is an important …

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8.36 km

Promenade at the Old Inner Harbor

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You walk along the water, see beautiful sailing ships on the opposite bank, opportunities to stop for refreshments on your own bank (although not cheap given the location)

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10.8 km

De Vrouw Johanna Windmill

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One of the few, very well-preserved mills in Emden. Events sometimes take place here in summer.

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12.3 km

Swan Pond

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The swan pond is right next to the Kesselschleuse

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12.7 km

Kesselschleuse, Emden

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This lock is like a crossing on the water. Here the ships can drive left, right or straight - really fascinating. This type of facility is unique in Europe and is a listed building.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

4.60 km

3.07 km

746 m

279 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

5.84 km

1.66 km

1.49 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

8°C

60 %

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Emden Pilot House – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Borssum

View of Emden Outer Harbour

Emden Pilot House

Emden Lock Waterfront View

Emden Railway Drawbridge

Promenade at the Old Inner Harbor

De Vrouw Johanna Windmill

Swan Pond

Kesselschleuse, Emden

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