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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Datteln

Rennberg Fire Watchtower – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Datteln

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Datteln

Rennberg Fire Watchtower – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Datteln

Moderate

5.0

(2)

16

riders

Rennberg Fire Watchtower – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Datteln

02:08

37.5km

210m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.6 km

Rennberg Fire Watchtower

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From the fire tower you can see almost the entire Haard. In good weather you have a very good view.

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2

19.9 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

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The Wesel-Datteln Canal is a federal waterway in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and, after the Rhine, the busiest waterway in Germany. The shipping canal runs through the northern Ruhr …

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3

25.2 km

Flaesheim Bridge

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4

27.0 km

It is very easy to drive on both sides of the river and with the ship and boat traffic there is always something interesting to see along the way.

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28.2 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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28.3 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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31.8 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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32.2 km

Canal Promenade at Datteln Lock

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Great view of the canal mouth

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37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

5.53 km

3.24 km

1.49 km

227 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

8.46 km

7.54 km

3.36 km

361 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 18 October

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