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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten

Wesel-Datteln Canal – Old railroad line loop from Rütterberg Nord

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten

Wesel-Datteln Canal – Old railroad line loop from Rütterberg Nord

Moderate

4.8

(9)

24

riders

Wesel-Datteln Canal – Old railroad line loop from Rütterberg Nord

02:07

43.9km

90m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 26, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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4.15 km

Wesel-Datteln Canal

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The tour along the Lippe or the Wesel-Datteln Canal is highly recommended. Very good cycle paths right next to the water and interesting stops along the way!

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2

6.45 km

This route is always worth it. 25 km of pure nature and hardly anything going on

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3

12.7 km

Old railroad line

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Surprisingly, this well-developed former railway line (Haltern - Wesel - Venlo) is very easy to drive on. You drive on the natural ground almost like on asphalt.

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13.7 km

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18.5 km

Wesel–Haltern Rail Trail

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Here you can cycle along the old railway line from Wesel to Haltern and do it in a relaxed manner without traffic in the middle of nature.

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27.1 km

Very well developed and nice to drive.

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33.1 km

Former railroad line Haltern - Wesel - Venlo

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Very nice and easy to ride bike path. The trees provide shade in summer.

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8

35.2 km

Very nice old windmill from 1863 near Schermbeck-Damm.

The windmill in Damm, standing on an artificial hill several meters high, is considered the most easterly windmill on the Lower Rhine. …

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

14.0 km

7.35 km

1.91 km

542 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

18.4 km

3.30 km

1.63 km

1.55 km

176 m

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Saturday 30 May

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15°C

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