Mittelland Canal – Bevergern Lock loop from Recke

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Mittelland Canal – Bevergern Lock loop from Recke

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Mittelland Canal – Bevergern Lock loop from Recke

02:28

37.5km

150m

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 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.25 km

Mittelland Canal near Obersteinbeck

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3.33 km

Mittelland Canal

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7.26 km

Mittelland Canal 🚢 near Obersteinbeck

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The Mittelland Canal, also known as the Midland Canal, (German: Mittellandkanal) is the longest artificial waterway in Germany, 325.7 kilometres (202.4 mi) in length. It forms an important link in …

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View of the Bevergerner Steg at the Nasses Dreieck

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Nice view of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and Mittelland Canal at the Nassen Dreieck. If you like, you can also get drinks and food here.

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14.4 km

Bench With View of Bevergern Lock

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A nice place for a break. Also great for watching ships waiting to pass through the lock.

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14.5 km

Bevergern Lock

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Beautiful lock in the Dortmund Ems Canal. Amazing elevation gain.

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16.0 km

Beermanns Venneken

Nature Reserve

18.5 km

View of the Dortmund-Ems Canal

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Very nice route to the MLK

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22.4 km

Nasses Dreieck (Bergeshövede)

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... is always worth a detour ...

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37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

8.97 km

5.69 km

4.38 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

11.1 km

5.20 km

4.97 km

1.71 km

364 m

Elevation

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Mittelland Canal – Bevergern Lock loop from Recke

Mittelland Canal near Obersteinbeck

Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal 🚢 near Obersteinbeck

View of the Bevergerner Steg at the Nasses Dreieck

Bench With View of Bevergern Lock

Bevergern Lock

View of the Dortmund-Ems Canal

Nasses Dreieck (Bergeshövede)

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