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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Dörpen

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Dörpen

Moderate

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Dörpen

03:37

60.6km

80m

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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Emsauen zwischen Herbrum und Vellage

Ems

Emstal von Lathen bis Papenburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Red Drawbridge at Bourtange Fortress

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Bourtange Fortress is located near the German border in beautiful Westerwolde. It is an incomparable historical defensive structure.

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14.8 km

Beach

16.3 km

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

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The fortress with all its sights is always worth a visit.

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28.0 km

Cycle Path Through Emsauen Between Aschendorf and Heede

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Beautiful route to Rhede or further to Papenburg

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36.5 km

Main canal Papenburg with museum ship

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Brigg Friederike Papenburg
The Friederike von Papenburg is a museum ship in the Emsland town of Papenburg in Lower Saxony and the town's landmark. The ship is a replica of …

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36.6 km

Richard Bridge, Papenburg

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This bridge is located directly on the canal in Papenburg

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36.7 km

Old drawbridge round of Papenburg. Medium difficulty bike tour. Good basic condition required. Mostly paved paths. No special skill required. The starting point of the tour can be reached by public transport. Komoot bike tour.

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37.1 km

Hauptkanal

Lake

37.8 km

Main Canal and Historic Center of Papenburg

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Papenburg is definitely worth seeing. If you do not really want to see the transfer of one of the ships of the Meyer shipyard, you should come here at other …

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37.8 km

Brigg Friederike - Open-Air Shipping Museum

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The Open-Air Maritime Museum in Papenburg consists of six replica ships located at various locations throughout the city. In addition to a tjalk, a spitzmutte, a kuff, and two schmacks, …

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52.4 km

Lake

54.2 km

Hexenberge

Forest

60.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

10.3 km

9.86 km

9.67 km

697 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

10.8 km

8.22 km

1.40 km

431 m

198 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

22°C

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Bourtange Fortress Windmill – Papenburg Main Canal loop from Dörpen

Red Drawbridge at Bourtange Fortress

Bourtange Fortress Windmill

Cycle Path Through Emsauen Between Aschendorf and Heede

Main canal Papenburg with museum ship

Richard Bridge, Papenburg

Papenburg Main Canal

Main Canal and Historic Center of Papenburg

Brigg Friederike - Open-Air Shipping Museum

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