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Middle Franconia

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Falkenheim

Middle Franconia

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Falkenheim

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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Falkenheim

01:02

19.7km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Königshof

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6.91 km

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The old canal is always worth a visit, whether you are hiking or cycling, and the forest playground right next door is a nice change for the little ones.

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6.93 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Here again a very beautiful stone bridge leads over the Ludwig Donau - Main Canal. Several cycling and hiking trails also cross here.

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8.67 km

Wendelstein Market Square Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Wendelstein has a typical Franconian old town that is very worth seeing. There is good gastronomy from cafés to ice cream parlors, Franconian cuisine and pizzerias. The close proximity to …

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8.94 km

Historic Center of Wendelstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Thanks to the railway and the Ludwigskanalhafen, Wendelstein experienced an economic boom in the 19th century.

The trades of the wood turners and metal pushers as well as three large quarry companies made the place an industrial center.

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15.7 km

Historic Lock and Crane on the Ludwig Canal at Worzeldorf

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The only lock in this section of the canal where wooden gates still regulate the water level. Directly behind the lock is a small harbor bay. There, you'll find a …

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17.4 km

Ottergraben

Highlight • Natural

The Ottergraben is a sanctuary for lizards, adders, toads and newts

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19.1 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal at Königshof

Highlight • River

Great bike path along the Ludwig Danube-Main Canal with many old locks and bridges. Pure nature.

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.85 km

1.29 km

855 m

772 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

5.06 km

3.97 km

775 m

416 m

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