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Middle Franconia

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Herpersdorf

Middle Franconia

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Herpersdorf

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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Herpersdorf

01:34

30.2km

140m

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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Langwasser

Königshof

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.00 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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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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2

4.02 km

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

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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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3

5.46 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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4

6.22 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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5

7.44 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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6

7.62 km

Ludwig Canal at Alte Salzstraße

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The Ludwig Canal (also Ludwig Danube Main Canal) was a 172.4 km long waterway between the Danube near Kelheim and the Main near Bamberg in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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7

8.30 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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8

16.5 km

Network Arch Bridge over the A9 near Fischbach

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An architecturally successful building.

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30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

5.03 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

620 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

8.30 km

6.74 km

723 m

672 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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