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Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Aurich
Großefehn

Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section – Otter Lake loop from Mittegroßefehn

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia
Aurich
Großefehn

Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section – Otter Lake loop from Mittegroßefehn

Moderate

4.7

(150)

562

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Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section – Otter Lake loop from Mittegroßefehn

03:19

49.8km

70m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.7 km

Auricher Schloss

Castle

2

11.4 km

Aurich Harbour

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Excursions on the Ems-Jade Canal start from here

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14.3 km

Ems-Jade Canal Scenic Section

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Like the previous sections, this section of the Ems-Jade Canal is wonderful to navigate. The view of the canal, which runs close to the cycle path here, is enchanting.

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19.0 km

Wiesens Lock

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Nice covered rest area - also for groups

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19.1 km

Lock of the Ems-Jade Canal in Wiesens

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The lock in Wiesens was built in 1884 and still works well. There's a lot going on here on busy days. The lock chamber is 33 meters long - several …

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36.3 km

Otter Lake

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Nice little lake, lots of nature

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37.4 km

Ottermeer

Lake

37.9 km

Strandbad Ottermeer

Beach

9

42.1 km

Norderwieke Canal

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"An der Norderwieke" is a typical regional moat located in the district of Aurich in Lower Saxony. For ship traffic, with connection to the Ems Jade Canal.

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47.0 km

Ostgroßefehn Windmill

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The mill was built in 1804 and was in operation until 1968. Today it is an art gallery and viewings are possible by telephone arrangement. It is also wonderful to …

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47.4 km

Ostgroßefehn Lock

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old lock directly in front of the smithy

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49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.2 km

15.9 km

7.96 km

4.46 km

3.99 km

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

18.1 km

6.30 km

5.51 km

610 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

30 %

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