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Mittellandkanal
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Sonnenuntergang über dem Mittellandkanal mit herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen entlang der Uferpromenade.

Sonnenuntergang über dem Mittellandkanal, umgeben von Bäumen und Gräsern, sanftes Licht reflektierend.

**The Mittelland Canal: Germany's longest artificial waterway**

With a length of 325 kilometers, the Mittelland Canal is the longest artificial waterway in Germany. It connects the Dortmund-Ems Canal in the west with the Weser, the Elbe and the Elbe-Havel Canal in the east. This important waterway plays a central role in German inland traffic and is used by numerous ships.

**Popular destination for nature lovers and ship watchers**

The Mittelland Canal is a particularly popular destination for nature lovers and "ship watching" fans. Beautiful landscapes stretch along the canal, offering both tranquillity and variety. Numerous places invite you to linger and watch the passing ships.

**Cycling along the Mittelland Canal**

Although there are no officially signposted cycle paths along the Mittelland Canal, cyclists can certainly use the route for excursions. A popular destination for cycle tourists is the waterway junction in Minden, where the Mittelland Canal meets the Weser.

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- for Class
- for families
- for individual guests
- Pet allowed

Payment methods

Entrance Free

License (master data)

Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke

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    52.34 km
    
    
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    75.95 km
    
    
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Contact

32312 Lübbecke