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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Mittelland Canal loop from Bad Essen

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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Mittelland Canal loop from Bad Essen

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Mittelland Canal Pathway – Mittelland Canal loop from Bad Essen

02:39

36.7km

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 69 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.06 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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4.18 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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

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5.77 km

Mittelland Canal

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The cycle path along the canal is very bumpy in some places, but it is still manageable.

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4

10.4 km

View of Getmold Harbor on the Mittelland Canal

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

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5

12.4 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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16.6 km

Suspension bridge with a view of Schloss Benkhausen

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

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17.3 km

Schloss Benkhausen

Castle

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19.5 km

Atmospheric view of the Mittelland Canal

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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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21.8 km

Great Aue

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36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

8.13 km

3.84 km

1.43 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

8.86 km

8.83 km

4.09 km

420 m

170 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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