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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Unna
Kamen

Gravel loop from Kamen-Methler

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Unna
Kamen

Gravel loop from Kamen-Methler

Moderate

4.6

(8)

35

riders

Gravel loop from Kamen-Methler

02:15

47.0km

100m

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: March 24, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 44 m for 17 m

After 47.0 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.1 km

View of Marina Rünthe and Heil Power Plant

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The Heil power plant, also known as the Bergkamen power plant, is located in the Heil district of Bergkamen on the Datteln-Hamm Canal. It is a hard coal power plant that is operated jointly by STEAG GmbH and RWE Power AG. Construction of the power plant began in the late 1970s and it was commissioned in 1981. The power plant has an output of 750 megawatts and produces around 3.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity and district heating for the city of Bergkamen every year.

The Heil power plant is characterized by its tall chimney of almost 290 meters, which is visible from the Westphalian marina Marina Rünthe. Originally, the hard coal was transported directly from the neighboring Monopol mine to the power plant via a conveyor belt. Today, coal is delivered via the plant's own port on the Datteln-Hamm Canal.

In recent years, there have been plans to shut down the power plant. It was originally scheduled to be taken off the grid in 2022, but due to the energy crisis and to ensure the power supply, operations were temporarily extended. The power plant is planned to continue operating until at least spring 2024.

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2

14.3 km

View of the Lippe from the bridge in the Lippeaue Nature Reserve (Stockum to Werne)

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From the bridge you have a view in two directions, sometimes downstream, sometimes upriver. Just a great view.

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15.3 km

Lippeaue von Stockum bis Werne

Nature Reserve

4

15.5 km

Lippeaue Nature Reserve (Stockum to Werne)

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In this nature reserve, wild animals, especially birds, have a nice retreat. You can always experience good animal observations.

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5

17.6 km

Path Between Datteln-Hamm Canal and Lippe

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Beautiful route between Datteln-Hamm canal and Lippe.

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6

19.1 km

View of the Lippe at Gersteinwerk

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Beautiful seat overlooking the lip, directly on the Gersteinwerk.

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7

22.0 km

Brückenschlag Bridge over the Lippe and Datteln-Hamm Canal

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Since May 2016, the new bridges have been cleared via the Lippe and Datteln-Hamm Canal for cycling and pedestrian traffic. The two parts are each 78 m long and 125 t heavy and yet look very elegant.

More info: herringen.info/der-lippepark/br%C3%BCckenschlag

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8

24.7 km

Mitteldamm Between Lippe and Canal

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Nice route along the canal.

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9

28.1 km

Central Embankment Between the Lippe and Datteln-Hamm Canal

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The cycle path leads along the dam between the canal and the river Lippe. Great view and beautiful nature - only to be recommended.

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

12.2 km

6.89 km

473 m

379 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

19.4 km

2.00 km

1.51 km

463 m

171 m

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