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Kreis Steinfurt

Recke

Mittelland Canal Arch Bridge – Mittelland Canal loop from Recke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Recke

Mittelland Canal Arch Bridge – Mittelland Canal loop from Recke

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Mittelland Canal Arch Bridge – Mittelland Canal loop from Recke

01:58

32.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.1 km for 2 m

After 17.2 km for 3 m

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4.33 km

Mittelland Canal Arch Bridge

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I always like to rest here on the canal and watch the ships

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4.74 km

Mittelland Canal near Obersteinbeck

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4.82 km

Mittelland Canal

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8.75 km

Mittelland Canal 🚢 near Obersteinbeck

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The Mittelland Canal, also known as the Midland Canal, (German: Mittellandkanal) is the longest artificial waterway in Germany, 325.7 kilometres (202.4 mi) in length. It forms an important link in …

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14.9 km

View of the Bevergerner Steg at the Nasses Dreieck

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Nice view of the Dortmund-Ems Canal and Mittelland Canal at the Nassen Dreieck. If you like, you can also get drinks and food here.

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16.3 km

Bench With View of Bevergern Lock

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A nice place for a break. Also great for watching ships waiting to pass through the lock.

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17.2 km

Nasses Dreieck — Confluence of the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund–Ems Canal

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Watching ships and a short break with drinks.
Nice view from the Teuto on the Nasse Dreieck.
Interesting old bridge over the canal.

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29.0 km

View of the Mittelland Canal at Steinbeck

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The Mittelland Canal begins at the Nassen Dreieck in Hörstel and connects the Tecklenburger Land with Berlin.

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32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

4.74 km

990 m

989 m

562 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

5.35 km

1.16 km

936 m

458 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Mittelland Canal Arch Bridge – Mittelland Canal loop from Recke

Mittelland Canal Arch Bridge

Mittelland Canal near Obersteinbeck

Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal 🚢 near Obersteinbeck

View of the Bevergerner Steg at the Nasses Dreieck

Bench With View of Bevergern Lock

Nasses Dreieck — Confluence of the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund–Ems Canal

View of the Mittelland Canal at Steinbeck

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