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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Behringersdorf

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Behringersdorf

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Behringersdorf

03:44

50.6km

380m

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.64 km

Through the Lorenzer Reichswald

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful route through the forest, which is especially pleasant in summer, when the big trees provide cool shade.

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12.1 km

Feuchter Forst

Forest

17.4 km

Schwarzach-Durchbruch

Nature Reserve

18.9 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Structure

Here again a beautiful lock

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20.2 km

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Monument

Here too, it is always worth taking a quick look at such an old art

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20.8 km

The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal is a relic from the era of industrialization. Thanks to it, people could travel by ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea. At some point, its economic importance declined and tourism increased. The towpaths are a wonderful place to stroll or cycle.

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21.5 km

Lock 45, Ludwig Canal

Highlight • Structure

With information sign for the Jakobus cycle pilgrimage route

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24.5 km

Lock 37 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Monument

The Ludwig Canal or Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, as it is officially called, is simply called "the Old Canal" in and around Nuremberg. A romantic relic, left over from times of industrialization, but today an important part of the local recreation. In our days, not only hikers, joggers, Nordic walkers and cyclists use the kilometer-long towpaths for their activities, but also with many "non-athletes" he is a popular destination.

Especially in nice summer weather, it sometimes gets tight on the narrow paths. But even in winter or on cloudy, foggy autumn days, when there are hardly any strollers on the road, the Ludwigskanal radiates a special charm to many.

A small masterpiece was his realization that he was out of date shortly after his inauguration, his fate.

Source: nuernberginfos.de

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44.0 km

Great Birch Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Birkensee is a recreational area and belongs to the city Röthenbach. It consists of the Great Birkensee and the Kleiner Birkensee. Both bodies of water are fed by the groundwater of the Röthenbach stream, which flows into the Pegnitz in the town of Röthenbach.

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44.9 km

Little Birkensee

Highlight • Lake

Ideal for a short break. In summer you can buy something to eat and drink at the Großer Birkensee. There's a little can there that they sell things from.

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

9.41 km

7.25 km

4.57 km

1.44 km

434 m

234 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

17.0 km

9.72 km

1.78 km

951 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

21°C

8°C

0 %

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Behringersdorf

Through the Lorenzer Reichswald

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Lock 45, Ludwig Canal

Lock 37 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Great Birch Lake

Little Birkensee

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