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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Minden-Lübbecke
Espelkamp

Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Minden-Lübbecke
Espelkamp

Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

Moderate

4.6

(50)

204

riders

Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

03:14

48.8km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.92 km

Over the Mittelland Canal

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It's always a great view over the canal. 😃👍🚲

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11.3 km

Mittelland Canal Riverside Path

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Beautiful bike path along the Mittelland Canal. The path follows the old towpaths that run along the canal. In the past, ships were pulled here by horses.

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13.4 km

A nice port. It is interesting to see how the ships are unloaded.

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18.6 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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Relaxed cycling with a view of the Mittelland Canal. Some benches invite you to relax.

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22.4 km

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28.1 km

Mittelland Canal Pathway

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You can drive comfortably along the Mittelland Canal and visit sights ... e.g. Gut Benkhausen 😃.

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29.3 km

When the weather is good, it's always worth cooling off

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42.1 km

On the Mittelland Canal there are always special moments with the play between water, sun and blue sky that influence the mood.

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43.0 km

Benkhausen Castle

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Benkhausen Palace with Palace Park. The facility was largely renovated between 2010 and 2013. The park is freely accessible. There is a small circular hiking trail to the Mittelland Canal. …

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48.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

17.3 km

6.82 km

2.89 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

11.9 km

9.34 km

7.69 km

850 m

255 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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