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The Dortmund-Ems Canal Route at a glance
- 350 km
- Route tour
- easy
- signposted
- Multiday tour
- Nature/Cities
- Dortmund
- Olfen
- Lüdinghausen
- Send
- Münster
- Ladbergen
- Hörstel
- Rheine
- Lingen
- Empty
- Emden
- North
- Norderney
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Places of interest along the route
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In Olfen you will find an outstanding nature experience in the Steverauen. They are right on your route. In the original floodplain landscape you can discover semi-wild animals such as Heck cattle, Konik horses, Poitou and Catalan giant donkeys.
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The castle is not directly on your route, but a detour to the impressive estate is always worthwhile! It is the oldest castle in the "town of water castles" Lüdinghausen. In addition, the house is surrounded by a picturesque park that invites you to linger.
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If you don't want to take a diversion, there is another way to see a castle. This gem awaits you in Senden. The three-winged Senden Castle enchants with its time-honoured appearance and the beautiful gardens that surround it.
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It really doesn't get boring on this cycling route. Now follows another nature experience of a special kind. The Venner Moor looks back on 6,000 years of evolutionary history. The approximately 149 hectares of moorland are home to a fascinating plant and animal world.
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Münster's city harbour combines office with art and culture as well as a varied gastronomy. You can picnic here, go out to eat, go for a walk or simply relax with a drink by the water.
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If you have a little time, you should take a closer look at the town of Rheine. A short detour to Bentlage Monastery is particularly recommended. You can visit the museum with its high-quality exhibitions or relax in the monastery garden.
Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina