Datteln-Hamm Canal Path – Cycle Path on the Mitteldamm loop from Bergkamen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Bergkamen

Datteln-Hamm Canal Path – Cycle Path on the Mitteldamm loop from Bergkamen

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4.6

(180)

525

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Datteln-Hamm Canal Path – Cycle Path on the Mitteldamm loop from Bergkamen

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27.6km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: August 22, 2026

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Lippeaue von Stockum bis Werne

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6.43 km

Datteln-Hamm Canal Path

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The bike paths are really very convenient, but there could be a little more benches. Directly on the canal from Hamm to Datteln over a length of 50 km and the traffic-calmed is really nice to drive.

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8.97 km

View of Gersteinwerk Power Plant

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Electricity has been generated at the Gersteinwerk power plant since 1917. In the first few years, electricity was produced using hard coal from the surrounding mines. In the 1970s, the …

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12.8 km

Bridge over the Datteln–Hamm Canal

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Beautiful bridge and fast connection from Herringen (Lippepark) to Bockum-Hövel (Radbod)

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13.1 km

Brückenschlag Bridge over the Lippe and Datteln-Hamm Canal

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Since May 2016, the new bridges have been cleared via the Lippe and Datteln-Hamm Canal for cycling and pedestrian traffic. The two parts are each 78 m long and 125 t heavy and yet look very elegant.

More info: herringen.info/der-lippepark/br%C3%BCckenschlag

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14.0 km

Cycle Path on the Mitteldamm

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fine to coarse gravel

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14.2 km

Central Embankment Between the Lippe and Datteln-Hamm Canal

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The cycle path leads along the dam between the canal and the river Lippe. Great view and beautiful nature - only to be recommended.

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19.5 km

Lippeaue Nature Reserve (Stockum to Werne)

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In this nature reserve, wild animals, especially birds, have a nice retreat. You can always experience good animal observations.

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19.8 km

Lippeaue von Stockum bis Werne

Nature Reserve

23.3 km

View of Marina Rünthe and Heil Power Plant

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The Heil power plant, also known as the Bergkamen power plant, is located in the Heil district of Bergkamen on the Datteln-Hamm Canal. It is a hard coal power plant …

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