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Dortmund-Ems Canal
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Gravel riding
(1)
Running
5.0
(1)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
Tips
March 5, 2025
Hiking
The paths are lined with avenue trees, the riverside plants are beautifully reflected in the water and the rowers from the Dortmund rowing base can often be seen there.
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October 30, 2025
Hiking
The Dortmund-Ems Canal is a major waterway connecting the Ruhr region with the North Sea. It was opened on August 11, 1899, in the presence of Kaiser Wilhelm II and is considered the oldest shipping canal in the West German canal network.
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Elevation 110 m
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