Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

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173km

280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53.2 km for 76 m

After 111 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 km

Ems

Nature Reserve

38.6 km

Emsradweg Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The beautiful Ems cycle path is fun

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40.1 km

To Varloh Lock

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Very nice route on the canal

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42.3 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

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Great street lighting with beautiful views

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44.5 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

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The Dortmund-Ems Canal can be navigated along the bike path or on the water with a boat and lock.

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55.2 km

Das vorderte Pand

Nature Reserve

56.5 km

Im Blanken

Forest

57.0 km

Very good cycle path along the canal. Later the route runs along the Ems again. Overall, the Emsradweg is a well-developed route that can also be ridden comfortably with racing bike tires.
The Dortmund-Ems Canal was completed in 1899 and carries inland shipping over 223 kilometers from the Dortmund port to the Ems near Gleesen, from where the Ems continues to the North Sea near Emden, or via the coastal canal to Oldenburg to the Hunte and the Weser leads.

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69.1 km

Hilter Lock

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The Hilter lock has two lock chambers that are next to each other. The old lock chamber was put into operation in 1899, the new lock chamber in 1956. The lock was renovated between 2013 and 2015 and is now state-of-the-art.

For anyone who isn't so interested in the lock itself, I recommend the restaurant right next door. They serve delicious food and refreshing drinks.

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73.2 km

WSC Lathen

Lake

78.1 km

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal

Lake

78.4 km

Düthe Lock

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At the Düther Schleuse there is also the possibility of a stop. Otherwise you have a nice view of the course of the Ems from here.

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79.4 km

Cycle Path Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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The section on the Emsradwanderweg is a dream. A dream of view and atmosphere as much as it is pleasant to drive without rumbling.

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173 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.2 km

50.7 km

15.5 km

12.3 km

317 m

195 m

185 m

174 m

Surfaces

156 km

13.7 km

2.68 km

435 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

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Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen – Hilter Lock loop from Lathen

Emsradweg Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

To Varloh Lock

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

Dortmund-Ems Canal

Hilter Lock

Düthe Lock

Cycle Path Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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