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Lower Saxony
East Frisia

Emssperrwerk Gandersum – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Emden Hauptbahnhof

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Germany
Lower Saxony
East Frisia

Emssperrwerk Gandersum – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Emden Hauptbahnhof

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Emssperrwerk Gandersum – Kesselschleuse, Emden loop from Emden Hauptbahnhof

03:12

53.3km

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: April 17, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.44 km for 22 m

After 51.1 km for 55 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.09 km

Town Hall Square Emden

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From the viewing platform on the tower of the town hall you have a great overview of the city of Emden.

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2

9.35 km

Petkum Pier – Ditzum–Petkum Ferry

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A small harbor with a ferry connection to Ditzum: That's what Petkum stands for, a place that has existed for more than 1200 years.

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3

12.2 km

View of the Ems Barrage

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A technical marvel: built in 2002.

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12.5 km

Emssperrwerk Gandersum

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As a result of the operational needs of the Papenburg-based Meyer shipyard, the massive barrage at Gandersum was built in an imposing construction project between 1998 and 2002, where it …

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15.5 km

Oldersum Marina and Lock on the Ems Side Canal

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A nice marina.

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41.2 km

Ems Side Canal

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It is a wonderful stretch here along the Ems side canal between Oldersum and Emden. With its gravel covering it is actually a Geavelhighlight.
But even as a conventional cyclist …

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51.1 km

Kesselschleuse, Emden

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This lock is like a crossing on the water. Here the ships can drive left, right or straight - really fascinating. This type of facility is unique in Europe and is a listed building.

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51.6 km

Dollart Route through Emden

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Beautiful bike path around the city center!

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53.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

11.9 km

7.02 km

4.08 km

3.00 km

127 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

18.8 km

5.28 km

2.30 km

1.10 km

155 m

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Monday 18 May

18°C

7°C

25 %

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