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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Unna
Lünen

Datteln-Hamm Canal – Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café loop from In der Laake

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Unna
Lünen

Datteln-Hamm Canal – Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café loop from In der Laake

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4.7

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202

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Datteln-Hamm Canal – Seepark Lünen Lake and Lakeside Café loop from In der Laake

01:36

27.3km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lippeaue von Lünen bis Schleuse Horst

Lippeaue von Wethmar bis Lünen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.00 km

Datteln-Hamm Canal

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Since 1914, the Datteln-Hamm Canal has connected the eastern Ruhr area with the cities of Hamm and Lünen to the West German canal network. From the branch from the Dortmund-Ems …

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2

4.11 km

View of Lake Horstmar

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3

4.30 km

A small lake with a beautiful beach and all for free. If you are a little or very hungry or thirsty, there is a beach restaurant.

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4

5.01 km

The Preußenhafen (Prussia Port) is a port built in 1924/1925 and put into operation in the autumn of 1925. It is located on the Datteln-Hamm Canal (canal km 14.16 – 14.34) in Lünen-Süd (Horstmar district).

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5.12 km

Prussia Port

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The Preußenhafen, which was once a transshipment point for coal and steel, is still a transshipment point today; but for coffee, cake, beer and sausages. 😜

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5.19 km

Preussenhafen Kiosk

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The kiosk at the Preußenhafen is located directly on the harbor basin and is one of the most famous cult meeting places for cyclists. The currywurst in particular is really …

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7.01 km

Bahnbusch

Forest

8

26.3 km

These information boards beautifully describe the change in the lip since the 12th century.

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9

26.4 km

Lippe Weir Beckinghausen

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The bridge at the weir, at that time led to the former premises.
  The testimony of this bygone era is the little gatekeeper cottage which looks as if the gatekeeper only just ...
   And come back soon.

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.72 km

9.55 km

6.76 km

1.10 km

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

1.08 km

693 m

375 m

115 m

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Friday 10 July

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