Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge – Altenrheine Lock loop from Rheine

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Rheine

Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge – Altenrheine Lock loop from Rheine

Easy

4.5

(4)

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge – Altenrheine Lock loop from Rheine

01:42

33.9km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 130 m

After 23.2 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Südhoffs Busch

Forest

2.59 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge

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🚲✨ 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, …

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2.70 km

Altenrheine Lock

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

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6.98 km

Forest Path and Creek in Landkreis Emsland

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12.0 km

View of the Hörstel Aa

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After leaving Rheine, a quiet route through forests and fields soon begins.

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21.0 km

Nasses Dreieck — Confluence of the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund–Ems Canal

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Watching ships and a short break with drinks.
Nice view from the Teuto on the Nasse Dreieck.
Interesting old bridge over the canal.

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21.2 km

View of the Bevergerner Steg at the Nasses Dreieck

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Nice view of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and Mittelland Canal at the Nassen Dreieck. If you like, you can also get drinks and food here.

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21.3 km

Nasses Dreieck (Junction of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and the Mittelland Canal)

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The Wet Triangle is an important hub for inland shipping. Nevertheless, you can relax here and watch the ships go by.

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23.2 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal

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Nice level bike path along the river.

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

11.8 km

3.32 km

2.31 km

302 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

12.9 km

4.47 km

2.46 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

6°C

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge – Altenrheine Lock loop from Rheine

Dortmund-Ems Canal Bridge

Altenrheine Lock

Forest Path and Creek in Landkreis Emsland

View of the Hörstel Aa

Nasses Dreieck — Confluence of the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund–Ems Canal

View of the Bevergerner Steg at the Nasses Dreieck

Nasses Dreieck (Junction of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and the Mittelland Canal)

Dortmund-Ems Canal

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