Datteln-Hamm Canal – Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café loop from In der Laake

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Lünen

Datteln-Hamm Canal – Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café loop from In der Laake

Easy

4.7

(109)

212

riders

Datteln-Hamm Canal – Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café loop from In der Laake

01:38

27.5km

130m

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: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lippeaue von Lünen bis Schleuse Horst

Lippeaue von Wethmar bis Lünen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.20 km

Schwansbell Castle Park

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For walking, yes. For cyclists, no. Unless they are looking for a spot for a brought-along snack or want to take a short break.

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3.93 km

Datteln-Hamm Canal

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Since 1914, the Datteln-Hamm Canal has connected the eastern Ruhr area with the cities of Hamm and Lünen to the West German canal network. From the branch from the Dortmund-Ems …

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4.03 km

View of Lake Horstmar

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4.23 km

Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café

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A small lake with a beautiful beach and all for free. If you are a little or very hungry or thirsty, there is a beach restaurant.

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5.05 km

Prussia Port

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The Preußenhafen, which was once a transshipment point for coal and steel, is still a transshipment point today; but for coffee, cake, beer and sausages. 😜

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5.12 km

Preussenhafen Kiosk

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The kiosk at the Preußenhafen is located directly on the harbor basin and is one of the most famous cult meeting places for cyclists. The currywurst in particular is really …

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16.7 km

Lippeaue von Lünen bis Schleuse Horst

Nature Reserve

26.5 km

Westfalia Footbridge over the Lippe River

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These information boards beautifully describe the change in the lip since the 12th century.

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26.6 km

Lippe Weir Beckinghausen

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The bridge at the weir, at that time led to the former premises.
The testimony of this bygone era is the little gatekeeper cottage which looks as if the gatekeeper only just ...
And come back soon.

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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