Alb Canal – Altrhein Leopoldshafen loop from Herxheim bei Landau/Pfalz

Alb Canal – Altrhein Leopoldshafen loop from Herxheim bei Landau/Pfalz

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Alb Canal – Altrhein Leopoldshafen loop from Herxheim bei Landau/Pfalz

02:22

45.4km

100m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 30.1 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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24.0 km

Bridge Over the Albüberleitung

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Here you drive along the embankment for a long time.
But: Nature on the right and left constantly surprises with great things. Many birds, dragonflies and other animals and plants inspire here.

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25.1 km

Renatured Alb Canal

Highlight • River

The construction and planting work was completed in May 2014. Since then, nature has taken over the rest of the work. From my point of view, the renaturation was a great success 👏🏻👏🏻

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25.1 km

Alb Canal

Highlight • River

Here the Albkanal runs. A billboard provides information about its renaturation.

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25.8 km

Schmugglermeer

Highlight • Lake

In addition to the beautiful view of the lake, it is worth reading the information board and finding out more about the name and background of the "Schmugglermeer".

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27.3 km

Altrhein Leopoldshafen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Very nice nature reserve. Take something against mosquitoes with you. You will need it 😊

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27.5 km

Old Port Leopoldshafen

Highlight (Segment) • River

The old port of Leopoldshafen was an important transshipment point for Rhine shipping in the 19th century. Due to the question of location, the port was in competition with Daxlanden …

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