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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Datteln

Ahsen lock – Flaesheim Lock Complex loop from Datteln

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Datteln

Ahsen lock – Flaesheim Lock Complex loop from Datteln

Easy

4.0

(3)

30

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Ahsen lock – Flaesheim Lock Complex loop from Datteln

01:17

25.7km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: March 24, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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3.27 km

Path Along the Canal Near Ahsen

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Hello, it's always nice to drive along here no matter which direction you come from, highly recommended, even nicer in summer

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4.82 km

Ahsen lock

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The federal waterway, i.e. the Wesel-Datteln Canal, is the busiest waterway in Germany after the Rhine.

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11.0 km

Flaesheim Weir

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Great cycle path along the canal.

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11.0 km

Flaesheim Lock Complex

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Over and over. Both sides are easily passable

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12.3 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal at Junction 34

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Nice bike path along the canal with numerous ship encounters.

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12.8 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

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Very nice cycle path along the Weser-Datteln Canal with a great view. A short detour to the Lippe or Halterner See is worthwhile. There is also a Lippe ferry nearby.

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14.3 km

Flaesheim Lock

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"The Flaesheim locks belong - from the Rhine - to the fourth of the six canal stages of the Wesel-Datteln Canal (WDK) at canal kilometer 49.39 in Haltern-Flaesheim. The group of locks overcomes a height difference of 4.00 meters.

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22.0 km

Datteln-Hamm Canal Path

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It's nice to cycle along the canal really nice

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25.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

5.02 km

1.47 km

894 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

5.99 km

2.34 km

623 m

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