Dog Beach at the Wendebecken – Turning Basin Dörpen loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

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Landkreis Emsland

Dörpen

Dog Beach at the Wendebecken – Turning Basin Dörpen loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

Moderate

4.5

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Dog Beach at the Wendebecken – Turning Basin Dörpen loop from Samtgemeinde Dörpen

02:51

11.3km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

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Emstal von Lathen bis Papenburg

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.28 km

Viewing Platform Over Müllwiesen

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is an observation tower with a view of the garbage meadows. There was a bomber crash there in 1943, and another information board tells you about the trenches that …

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7.86 km

Dog Beach at the Wendebecken

Highlight • Beach

Small sandy beach, ideal for the fur noses to cool off 😃

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7.94 km

Turning Basin Dörpen

Highlight (Segment) • River

It is very interesting to watch how even huge barges turn around at the turning basin.

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10.3 km

Fountain at Dörpen Village Square

Highlight • Monument

Dörpen village square with fountains and artificial watercourses. It is directly adjacent to the market square.

Benches invite you to take a break or listen to the water.

There are also a few small pieces of equipment for children.

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10.9 km

CEKA Dörpen

Highlight • Structure

Dörpen has, among other things, a fun and adventure pool (Dünenbad) as well as various football pitches, tennis courts, sports halls, an indoor riding arena, a fitness trail, a tennis …

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

3.00 km

1.02 km

467 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

2.14 km

1.49 km

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

73 %

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Comments

March 20, 2024,Kleiner Sandstrand – Am Wendebecken Dörpen (Ems) Runde von Dörpen

An interesting tour, especially when you can watch the huge cargo ships turning around the turning basin. However, the tour is more suitable for cyclists, as there are too many asphalt paths for us. However, there are enough benches for rest breaks.

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