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Meppen Large Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Meppen

Meppen Large Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Meppen

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Meppen Large Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Meppen

01:05

27.0km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 625 m for 58 m

After 8.00 km for 245 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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667 m

View of the Meppen Windmill and River

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The Hölting Mill stands on the headland between the Dortmund-Ems Canal and the Hase River.
The Wallholländer mill, built in Friesland in 1639, was acquired by the Hölting Rifle Club …

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8.58 km

Meppen Large Lock

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Opening times of the lock:

Monday to Saturday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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9.97 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

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Perfect for high speed and a nice view. In the morning you drive in the shade.

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14.1 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

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Great street lighting with beautiful views

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14.5 km

Varloh Lock

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Opening hours Café: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 14: 00h until further notice.

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16.2 km

Varloh Lock

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Very nice route on the canal

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20.6 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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25.6 km

Hasebrinkstraße Bridge Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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View of the Dortmund-Ems Canal towards Meppen.

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

4.03 km

3.59 km

2.14 km

1.26 km

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

1.48 km

430 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

30°C

12°C

0 %

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Meppen Large Lock – Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen loop from Meppen

View of the Meppen Windmill and River

Meppen Large Lock

Dortmund-Ems Canal Cycle Path

Dortmund-Ems Canal at Varloh

Varloh Lock

Varloh Lock

Dortmund-Ems Canal Near Meppen

Hasebrinkstraße Bridge Over the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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