Shore paths in the Ruhr area - cycle path on the Dortmund-Ems Canal
The Dortmund-Ems Canal is a federal waterway that runs from Dortmund to the Ems and then as a canal stretch parallel to the Ems to just before Papenburg. With the Dortmund-Ems Canal cycle route, there is even a signposted long-distance cycle path along the canal. 22 kilometers of it run along the canal within the Ruhr area.
Cycle past large poplars
From Dortmund harbor, the cycle path leads you along the left bank of the Dortmund-Ems Canal to the Henrichenburg ship lift in Waltrop. The surface isn't always well-maintained on this section, but the route is nonetheless very scenic. The canal often appears as an avenue lined with large poplar trees. The Henrichenburg ship lift is the highlight of the route. You should definitely cycle through the large lock chamber.
From Henrichenburg to Datteln
In Henrichenburg, the Dortmund-Ems Canal meets the Rhine-Herne Canal . Heading north, the cycle path leads you partly through the town of Datteln. A less well-developed path runs alongside the canal to the Datteln Sea, where the Wesel-Datteln Canal branches off to the west. To the north, you can see the Dortmund-Ems Canal continuing its journey out of the Ruhr region. The Alte Fahrt, a disused section of the canal, is also worth seeing. You can experience the Dortmund-Ems Canal by bike on the " Canal Grande " tour, which you can find on our blog.
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