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East Frisia

Ems Side Canal – Reformed Church Borssum loop from Widdelswehr

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Germany

Lower Saxony

East Frisia

Ems Side Canal – Reformed Church Borssum loop from Widdelswehr

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Ems Side Canal – Reformed Church Borssum loop from Widdelswehr

02:37

10.4km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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3.39 km

Ems Side Canal

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The Ems Lateral Canal is a 9 km long federal waterway in Lower Saxony near Emden/East Friesland. It runs from the Lower Ems near Oldersum via the Oldersum lock to …

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4.84 km

Borssum Reformed Church

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The eastern Reformed Church consists of the nave, a recessed choir and a massive transept. This in turn is divided into the sides covered with gable roofs, in the center …

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5.34 km

Reformed Church Borssum

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This is St. Nicholas Church in Borssum.

Construction of the church began in the 13th century. Previously, an artificial village mound was created, in the center of which the church …

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6.23 km

Sunset View of the Ems River

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In the evening and at any time of the day you have a beautiful view of the Ems.

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7.39 km

View of the Ems River at Jarßum

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Good morning -
Quickly used the sun hole today!
This rest area is suitable for this - on foot or by bike. Direct view of the Ems -Höhe Pogum ...

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9.48 km

Petkum Pier – Ditzum–Petkum Ferry

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A small harbor with a ferry connection to Ditzum: That's what Petkum stands for, a place that has existed for more than 1200 years.

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9.59 km

Viewpoint Overlooking the Ditzum Ferry in Petkum

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in Petkum

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10.1 km

Petkum Footbridge

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Open 24/7, the bridge leads from the old town to the hiking trail in the direction of the harbor / dyke

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

2.52 km

1.58 km

570 m

231 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

2.28 km

1.87 km

397 m

319 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

8°C

60 %

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Ems Side Canal – Reformed Church Borssum loop from Widdelswehr

Ems Side Canal

Borssum Reformed Church

Reformed Church Borssum

Sunset View of the Ems River

View of the Ems River at Jarßum

Petkum Pier – Ditzum–Petkum Ferry

Viewpoint Overlooking the Ditzum Ferry in Petkum

Petkum Footbridge

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