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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Emsland
Sustrum

Hilter Lock – Observation Tower on the Ems loop from Sustrum

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Emsland
Sustrum

Hilter Lock – Observation Tower on the Ems loop from Sustrum

Moderate

4.5

(4)

12

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Hilter Lock – Observation Tower on the Ems loop from Sustrum

02:28

42.7km

60m

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 11, 2026

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Naturpark Hümmling

Ems

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Ems Bridge in Sustrum

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Around 80 kilometers from its mouth, the Ems presents itself as an ideal river for anglers. The magnificent fish population, the many hot spots and, last but not least, the …

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2.84 km

Düthe Lock

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Another lock on the Ems cycle path. Here, too, the cozy lock café should be emphasized, in which you can rest comfortably. If you do not want to just grab …

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3.56 km

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal

Lake

8.66 km

Trockenrasen in der Marsch

Nature Reserve

5

12.0 km

Dortmund-Ems Canal

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There are beautiful routes for cycling along the Dortmund-Ems Canal.

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6

12.5 km

Hilter Lock

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The Hilter lock has two lock chambers that are next to each other. The old lock chamber was put into operation in 1899, the new lock chamber in 1956. The …

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7

14.0 km

Ems Weir

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One of the blows on the Ems.
Is exactly on the Emsradweg.

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8

14.8 km

The Ems near Lathen.

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9

14.8 km

Observation Tower on the Ems

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Observation tower with a great view of the Ems

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10

38.9 km

Herzogsee bathing beach

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You can take a break at the quarry pond, make yourself comfortable on the shore and dive into the cool water on a hot summer day. This definitely brings a freshness kick. ;)

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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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26.3 km

7.65 km

3.86 km

3.64 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

37.1 km

2.16 km

1.97 km

1.53 km

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