--- title: "Radroute Dortmund-Ems-Kanal | Münster - Emden" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/radroute-dortmund-ems-kanal-muenster-emden" description: "125 years of the Dortmund-Ems Canal The Dortmund-Ems Canal was opened on August 11, 1899 1899 as the first of the major inland waterway canals by Kaiser Wilhelm II. opened. The cycle route was inaugurated in April 1999 to mark the 100th anniversary of the federal waterway. was inaugurated in April 1999.The \"fillet piece\" from Münster to Emden From the university city of Münster with the famous Prinzipalmarkt in the old town the cycle route leads through the park-like landscape of the Münsterland region. This is where the the canal from Dortmund and the Ems meet for the first time: a stone bridge leads the waterway over the still narrow river at Gelmer. Past the Nassen Dreieck near Bevergern, the cycle route leads through the old town of Rheine to the southern Emsland. Good opportunities for a rest and an extended stroll through the town to the sights around the striking historic town halls are offered by Lingen and Meppen. Further north, the character of the watercourse and landscape gradually changes of the watercourse and the landscape gradually changes: From Meppen, the DEK runs as a regulated Ems to the Herbrum lock and then continues as a tidal river to the seaport. influenced by the tide to the seaport of Emden. In Haren at the latest, cyclists the maritime flair for the first time. Numerous shipping companies have their headquarters here. and the Maritime Mile bring the seafaring tradition of the Ems town to life. the seafaring tradition of the Ems town. The next port along the way is already a seaport - the southernmost in Germany: in Papenburg, it is well worth visiting the Meyer shipyard and the Maritime Adventure World. The first opportunity to enjoy an East Frisian tea is in Leer, the \"gateway to of East Frisia\". An even better-known figurehead of the region can be found in Emden in Emden: Otto Waalkes set up the incomparable Dat Otto Huus museum in his home town. Museum Dat Otto Huus.Further information and maps can be found in the route guide published by Esterbauer." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2342277/92fe25dd25e886c82f764e1df3eed8b1109bdafebbdfb07a87fde6a037a80a38/rastplatz-in-emen.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Radroute Dortmund-Ems-Kanal \| Münster - Emden ============================================== - 248.00 km long - Difficulty: very easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Bicycle Rastplatz in Emen - 16:30 h - 248.00 km - 350 m - 395 m - 4 m - 72 m - 68 m - - Start: 48155 Münster "Fillet" of the Dortmund-Ems Canal cycle route from Münster to Emden **125years of the Dortmund-Ems Canal** The Dortmund-Ems Canal was opened on August 11, 18991899 as the first of the major inland waterway canals by Kaiser Wilhelm II.opened. The cycle route was inaugurated in April 1999 to mark the 100th anniversary of the federal waterway.was inaugurated in April 1999. **The "fillet piece" fromMünster to Emden** From theuniversity city of Münster with the famous Prinzipalmarkt in the old townthe cycle route leads through the park-like landscape of the Münsterland region. This is where thethe canal from Dortmund and the Ems meet for the first time: a stone bridgeleads the waterway over the still narrow river at Gelmer. Past theNassen Dreieck near Bevergern, the cycle route leads through the old town of Rheineto the southern Emsland. Goodopportunities for a rest and an extended stroll through the town to thesights around the striking historic town halls are offered by Lingenand Meppen. Further north, the character of the watercourse and landscape gradually changesof the watercourse and the landscape gradually changes: From Meppen, the DEK runs as aregulated Ems to the Herbrum lock and then continues as a tidal river to the seaport.influenced by the tide to the seaport of Emden. In Haren at the latest, cycliststhe maritime flair for the first time. Numerous shipping companies have their headquarters here.and the Maritime Mile bring the seafaring tradition of the Ems town to life.the seafaring tradition of the Ems town. The next port along the way is already a seaport - thesouthernmost in Germany: in Papenburg, it is well worth visiting the Meyershipyard and the Maritime Adventure World. Thefirst opportunity to enjoy an East Frisian tea is in Leer, the "gateway toof East Frisia". An even better-known figurehead of the region can be found in Emdenin Emden: Otto Waalkes set up the incomparable Dat Otto Huus museum in his home town.Museum Dat Otto Huus. Further information and maps can be found in the . Read more Aussichtsturm bei Lathen Höltingmühle in Meppen Wasserfall Hanekenfähr, Lingen (Ems) Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Additional information Die Friesenbrücke bei Weener ist aktuell nur von 8:00 - 16:00 Uhr für den Radverkehr geöffnet! Read more More information **Öffnungszeiten der Friesenbrücke bei Weener beachten:** Die Brücke kann derzeit nur von 8.00 bis 16.00 Uhr von Radfahrern und Fußgängern genutzt werden. Die laufenden Arbeiten können außerdem kurzfristige Sperrungen der Brücke notwendig machen. Aktuelle Informationen finden Sie auf der Webseite der . Eine ausführliche **Tourenbeschreibung und Tipps für Ihre Tour** finden Sie auf , sowie im . **Hinweise:** Bitte beachten Sie die aktuellen Umleitungen! Read more Contact person Emsland Tourismus GmbHOrdeniederung 1 49716 Meppen License (master data) Emsland Tourismus GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Christmas market - Christmas market - Place of interest - Fauna - Wellness - Tourist information - Tours 165.86 km - Bicycle 380.90 km - Bicycle 146.20 km - Bicycle Contact 48155 Münster 48155 Münster Download GPX file - - - -