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

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

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

03:53

56.7km

310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 207 m

After 11.2 km for 93 m

After 56.6 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.02 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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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, …

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7.61 km

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

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

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10.7 km

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

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Complete lock with 2 gates near Schwarzenbruck

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10.9 km

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

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From the easy to cycle bike path you have a magnificent view of the old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal.

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13.9 km

Old Stone Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal in Röthenbach

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Be careful, cars are crossing here.
The stone bridge is a really beautiful sight

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14.8 km

Bridge Over the Old Canal

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Beautiful bike path, top, top, top, I'll ride it again

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16.0 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The landscape is simply beautiful and even in sunny weather it doesn't get too hot because there are many shady areas.
Not crowded even on Whitsun Sunday.

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16.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

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One of the most beautiful sections on the canal - but also pay attention to the side where cycling is allowed

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

20.9 km

7.74 km

1.59 km

948 m

264 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

11.4 km

8.01 km

6.00 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 20, 2024,Fünf-Flüsse-Radweg - Teil 1a - Nürnberg - Schwarzbach Klamm - Burgthann (Tonopah-t240920)

It has to be an active trip again! One year after the second hip replacement, I'm still in pain, but that shouldn't stop me from spending more time outdoors. Maybe it will help with my recovery. After the first hip replacement, I was able to do full weight-bearing without any restrictions after 3 months and after 6 months I'd forgotten …

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