Bladenhorst Castle – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Herne

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Bladenhorst Castle – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Herne

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Bladenhorst Castle – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Herne

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27.0km

120m

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: August 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.20 km for 216 m

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12.4 km

Bladenhorst Castle

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The moated castle Bladenhorst dates back to the 16th century. The moated castle blends harmoniously into the landscape and the eye is delighted by this old castle complex. The surrounding …

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15.9 km

Herner Meer Marina

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Here on the canal you can enjoy cycling and hiking.

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16.5 km

Herne East Lock

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Impressive technical structure, which can be easily observed in its function if you have some time. In the upper reaches of the canal behind the lock you can see how …

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17.4 km

Herner Meer

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The service roads on both sides of the canal and the Herner Meer are great for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. A nice recreational opportunity and a good section for cycling and hiking tours.

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17.4 km

König Ludwig Harbor

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Along the König Ludwig Trasse.
The König-Ludwig-Trasse (KLT) is a former railway line in the Ruhr area in the cities of Castrop-Rauxel and Recklinghausen, which connected the mines König Ludwig …

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18.1 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

Every canal in Europe is easy to navigate. In Germany, they are under the control of the shipping authorities. There are so-called "commercial routes of the authority" along the canals everywhere.

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19.5 km

Pöppinghauser Wald nature reserve

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The view from the directly adjacent canal path offers a great view of a wetland with fascinating development of nature and is a spectacle that is not particularly often encountered here in the Ruhr area.

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20.0 km

Pöppinghauser Wald Nature Reserve

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From the higher riverside path of the Rhein-Herne-Kanal you have a wonderful view of the extensive Bergsenkungs- and nature reserve Pöppinghäuser forest. On extensive water surfaces, numerous species of birds can be observed.

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