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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Westruper Heath – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Waltrop

Road cycling routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Recklinghausen

Westruper Heath – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Waltrop

Moderate

4.1

(14)

187

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Westruper Heath – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Waltrop

01:59

51.6km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

5.54 km

Pelkumer Weg

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Small path between fields and campsite, now part of the cycle path that leaves the ring road

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2

8.21 km

Pelkumerweg Canal Bridge (Old Route)

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A beautifully built bridge that you like to take pictures of.

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3

16.6 km

Alter Postweg (Paved cycling and walking path in Naturpark Hohe Mark)

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Beautiful section through the forest, very good surface.

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4

24.4 km

Westruper Heide Nature Reserve (East)

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The Westruper Heide is a uniquely beautiful and manageable heath area with numerous walking paths. This heath is very impressive at all times of the year, whether slightly frozen in …

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5

25.6 km

View of the Lippe River from the bridge

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At the edge of the forest Haard lies the village Flaesheim. Starting point for rewarding cycling and hiking. The place is characterized by the in the 14th century. built collegiate church.

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6

27.9 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

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Nice place to look briefly. There is no break !!

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7

28.2 km

Schrammberg Bridge

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Schrammberg Bridge over the Wesel-Datteln Canal and a view of the Flasheim lock.

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8

37.8 km

Datteln Lock

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The Schachtschleuse was built in 1928 and put into operation in 1931 - a true piece of industrial culture.

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

15.3 km

4.14 km

3.31 km

2.53 km

848 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

2.23 km

266 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

69 %

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