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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Warendorf
Drensteinfurt

Datteln–Hamm Canal Lock – Datteln-Hamm Canal loop from Drensteinfurt

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Warendorf
Drensteinfurt

Datteln–Hamm Canal Lock – Datteln-Hamm Canal loop from Drensteinfurt

Moderate

4.6

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418

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Datteln–Hamm Canal Lock – Datteln-Hamm Canal loop from Drensteinfurt

02:21

39.4km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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654 m

Old Post, Drensteinfurt

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The Old Post Office is one of the most important historical monuments in the town of Drensteinfurt in the Warendorf district (North Rhine-Westphalia). This half-timbered townhouse is located on Mühlenstraße …

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4.42 km

Trail from Mersch to Drensteinfurt

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Get off at Mersch station, and from there through Drensteinfurt to Werseradweg 🌿

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8.22 km

The winding tower stands on a site where a mine was supposed to be built many years ago. Now the landmark is part of an art object.

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10.1 km

A beautiful bike path from Bochum Hövel to Drensteinfurt
A scenic delight between rapeseed and corn

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13.5 km

Forest Path Along the Creek

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Nice quiet bike path right next to a small trickle (which unfortunately it is sometimes). The path has some narrow spots, so caution is advised.

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19.0 km

Sport Airfield

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always something going on here

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20.1 km

Datteln–Hamm Canal Lock

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A tour along the lock through green no matter in which direction very pleasant to look at

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20.8 km

Datteln-Hamm Canal

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The signs for Hamm Aktiv for cyclists, runners etc. are very well set up and show circular routes for e.g. 5 km or 10 km and are very easy to …

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39.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

14.2 km

5.09 km

3.40 km

1.17 km

177 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

3.62 km

3.30 km

725 m

671 m

< 100 m

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Monday 24 August

25°C

11°C

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Comments

June 15, 2025,Richtung Drensteinfurt – Datteln-Hamm-Kanal Runde von Hamm (Westf) Süd RLG
That was a very nice tour, which I did for the first time. On Friday I'll continue with a new tour, preferably with a guide.

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My bike ride today was truly an adventure! The sunshine provided a wonderful backdrop, but the strong headwind made the journey a real challenge. The route from Hamm via Walstedde to Drensteinfurt to the Steinfurt moated castle was particularly picturesque and historically interesting. The way back to Hamm was a welcome relief after fighting the headwind. It was impressive how …

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