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Ems-Vechte Canal – Hanekenfähr Historic Lock loop from Kernkraftwerk Emsland

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Landkreis Emsland

Lingen (Ems)

Ems-Vechte Canal – Hanekenfähr Historic Lock loop from Kernkraftwerk Emsland

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Ems-Vechte Canal – Hanekenfähr Historic Lock loop from Kernkraftwerk Emsland

03:25

13.4km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Ems

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896 m

Ems-Vechte Canal

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The Ems-Vechte Canal is a dead straight line between Hanekenfähr and Nordhorn. The southern side path is easy to ride on the entire route by bike.

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7.72 km

View of the Ems River

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The Ems meanders through a natural landscape.

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8.48 km

The Alexander monument on the Emsbrücke is intended to commemorate the importance of the Flemish road as a pilgrimage route to Wildeshausen to see the bones of St. Alexander. It was donated by citizens of Lingen.

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8.53 km

Picnic Area With View of the Ems

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At this location there are even two seating areas with a beautiful view of the Ems. There is also a large rubbish bin and several information boards.

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8.81 km

View of the Ems River from the shelter

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At this refuge you have a great view and can take a little break.

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9.72 km

Wooden Sculptures in the Ems Forest

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Howling dog and giant pine cones greet the hiker.

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10.3 km

Information Board: From Burg Slipse to Schloss Herzford

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Information board : Schloss / Gut Herzford

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13.1 km

Hanekenfähr Historic Lock

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These lock gates are still intact, especially when the water level in the canal is high, the lock gate is closed. The lock is 40 meters long.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

4.88 km

1.77 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

6.94 km

2.89 km

2.39 km

867 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Tuesday 28 July

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March 5, 2025,Durch die Elberger Schlipse

Wonderful: In spring through the forest Elberger Schlipse - woodpeckers at work, brimstones in the air, squirrels in their den.

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Ems-Vechte Canal – Hanekenfähr Historic Lock loop from Kernkraftwerk Emsland

Ems-Vechte Canal

View of the Ems River

Alexander Monument

Picnic Area With View of the Ems

View of the Ems River from the shelter

Wooden Sculptures in the Ems Forest

Information Board: From Burg Slipse to Schloss Herzford

Hanekenfähr Historic Lock

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