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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Oer-Erkenschwick

Datteln Lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Oer-Erkenschwick

Datteln Lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Datteln Lock – Dattelner Lake loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

02:17

42.9km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 9, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 30.6 km for 235 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.73 km

Datteln Lock

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The Schachtschleuse was built in 1928 and put into operation in 1931 - a true piece of industrial culture.

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2

10.5 km

Dattelner Lake

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2 canals meet... This is what happens here, and it's nice to look at, but it's particularly interesting because of the nearby locks

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3

10.8 km

The historic barrier on the old drive is worth experiencing the history of technology on the canal. The rough mechanics of the large sprockets and their chain drive are worth …

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11.6 km

Alte Fahrt

Lake

5

12.8 km

The old route of the Dortmund-Ems canal between Datteln and Olfen is a structural masterpiece. Opened in 1899, the canal overpass of the Lippe is particularly striking. Highly recommended.

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12.9 km

Datteln Water Cross

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8

13.6 km

The Alte Fahrt is a disused branch of the Dortmund-Ems Canal. With the growing ship traffic on the canal, various side arms had to be built as early as 1929, …

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20.5 km

Beautiful section through the forest, very good surface.

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

9.08 km

7.47 km

6.92 km

146 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

10.3 km

6.46 km

4.89 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

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Monday 17 August

21°C

14°C

94 %

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