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Kreis Steinfurt

Emsdetten

Ems River in Rheine – Bockholter Ems Ferry loop from Emsdetten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Emsdetten

Ems River in Rheine – Bockholter Ems Ferry loop from Emsdetten

Moderate

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Ems River in Rheine – Bockholter Ems Ferry loop from Emsdetten

02:00

33.0km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 24.6 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Ems River in Rheine

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It's fun to drive here along the Ems.

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15.4 km

Ems River at Gellendorf

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From a footbridge, a cyclist enjoys the view of the Ems River.

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15.9 km

View of the Ems and the Emsaue from the pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Rheine

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The name comes from the time when Rheine was the first garrison town. The soldiers marched over this bridge from the clothing store on the left of the Ems to …

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24.6 km

Bockholter Emsfähre Excursion Restaurant

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Old barn from the building ensemble of the Bockholter ferry; crooked, and in the right weather, certainly scary, so well suited for stories ...

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24.7 km

Bockholter Ems Ferry

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The small Ems ferry is great to translate in summer, a little highlight because it is not common. Can also be done on a mountain bike or on an e-bike.

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25.3 km

Old Barn at Bockholter Emsfähre

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An old barn built from sandstone

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29.8 km

Ems Oxbow

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a different picture every season

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30.3 km

Ems bridge

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The whole landscape here is wonderful; the bridge blends in as if it had always been there. All around are idyllic spots for resting, sunbathing, picnicking, or simply relaxing.

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.81 km

8.10 km

4.61 km

236 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

5.17 km

3.97 km

1.79 km

1.04 km

158 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

19°C

11°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Ems River in Rheine – Bockholter Ems Ferry loop from Emsdetten

Ems River in Rheine

Ems River at Gellendorf

View of the Ems and the Emsaue from the pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Rheine

Bockholter Emsfähre Excursion Restaurant

Bockholter Ems Ferry

Old Barn at Bockholter Emsfähre

Ems Oxbow

Ems bridge

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