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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Espelkamp

Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Espelkamp

Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

Moderate

4.6

(44)

180

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Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

03:14

48.7km

90m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.92 km

Over the Mittelland Canal

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It's always a great view over the canal. 😃👍🚲

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11.3 km

Mittelland Canal Riverside Path

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Beautiful bike path along the Mittelland Canal. The path follows the old towpaths that run along the canal. In the past, ships were pulled here by horses.

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13.4 km

View of Getmold Harbor on the Mittelland Canal

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A nice port. It is interesting to see how the ships are unloaded.

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18.6 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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Relaxed cycling with a view of the Mittelland Canal. Some benches invite you to relax.

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22.4 km

MYC Bad Essen

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28.0 km

Mittelland Canal Pathway

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You can drive comfortably along the Mittelland Canal and visit sights ... e.g. Gut Benkhausen 😃.

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29.1 km

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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When the weather is good, it's always worth cooling off

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42.0 km

Atmospheric view of the Mittelland Canal

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On the Mittelland Canal there are always special moments with the play between water, sun and blue sky that influence the mood.

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42.8 km

Benkhausen Castle

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Benkhausen Palace with Palace Park. The facility was largely renovated between 2010 and 2013. The park is freely accessible. There is a small circular hiking trail to the Mittelland Canal. …

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

17.3 km

6.82 km

2.85 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

12.2 km

9.34 km

7.66 km

470 m

289 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

21 %

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Over the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Espelkamp

Over the Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal Riverside Path

View of Getmold Harbor on the Mittelland Canal

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal Pathway

Cycle Path Along the Mittelland Canal

Atmospheric view of the Mittelland Canal

Benkhausen Castle

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