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Main canal in Papenburg – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Rhede (Ems)

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Main canal in Papenburg – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Rhede (Ems)

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Main canal in Papenburg – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Rhede (Ems)

01:56

32.3km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: May 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.5 km for 103 m

After 20.3 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.42 km

Ems Floodplains Between Lathen and Papenburg

Highlight • Natural

The Ems is dammed. The meadows are flooded.

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9.00 km

View of the Meyer Shipyard

Highlight • Viewpoint

The largest employer in Emsland

Directly at the Meyer Werft shipyard, there is a large parking lot, food and drink, and an observation deck.

Experience shows that it gets very crowded on weekends.

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10.1 km

Meyer Werft Shipyard Papenburg

Highlight • Structure

From here you have a great view of the Meyer shipyard, the harbor basin and the surrounding area.

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14.6 km

Main canal in Papenburg

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Papenburg is the oldest and longest Fehn colony in Germany. This means that the city is criss-crossed by many canals that shape the cityscape. There are many shops, cafés and …

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15.1 km

Main Canal and Historic Center of Papenburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Papenburg is definitely worth seeing. If you do not really want to see the transfer of one of the ships of the Meyer shipyard, you should come here at other …

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15.1 km

Brigg Friederike - Open-Air Shipping Museum

Highlight • Monument

The Open-Air Maritime Museum in Papenburg consists of six replica ships located at various locations throughout the city. In addition to a tjalk, a spitzmutte, a kuff, and two schmacks, …

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16.2 km

Old drawbridge round of Papenburg. Medium difficulty bike tour. Good basic condition required. Mostly paved paths. No special skill required. The starting point of the tour can be reached by public transport. Komoot bike tour.

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16.5 km

Hauptkanal

Lake

24.9 km

Ems Meadows — Along the Ems River

Highlight • River

Beautiful route along the Ems! You can admire many animal and plant species. Since the path along the Ems is closed to car traffic, you can also cycle here with small children.

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

9.85 km

7.27 km

851 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

5.54 km

3.15 km

821 m

194 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 6 June

18°C

12°C

42 %

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Main canal in Papenburg – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Rhede (Ems)

Ems Floodplains Between Lathen and Papenburg

View of the Meyer Shipyard

Meyer Werft Shipyard Papenburg

Main canal in Papenburg

Main Canal and Historic Center of Papenburg

Brigg Friederike - Open-Air Shipping Museum

Papenburg Main Canal

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