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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Benkhausen Castle loop from Bad Essen

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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Benkhausen Castle loop from Bad Essen

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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Benkhausen Castle loop from Bad Essen

02:42

37.0km

50m

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 69 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.83 km

Mittelland Canal Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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3.95 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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3

7.27 km

Mittelland Canal

Highlight • River

The Mittelland Canal is the longest artificial waterway in Germany. There are beautiful pedestrian and cycle paths along the canal.

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10.7 km

Mittelland Canal Near Espelkamp and Gut Benkhausen

Highlight (Segment) • River

Beautiful section of the Mittelland Canal near Espelkamp.

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5

16.5 km

Suspension bridge with a view of Schloss Benkhausen

Highlight • Bridge

Coming from the Mittelland Canal you have this fantastic view of the bridge and Benkhausen Castle.

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6

16.9 km

Benkhausen Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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19.6 km

Atmospheric view of the Mittelland Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

35.4 km

Café Santa at Wittlage Castle

Highlight • Cafe

Very tasty cake 🎂

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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

7.19 km

3.47 km

2.20 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

9.11 km

7.89 km

3.96 km

1.11 km

147 m

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

61 %

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