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Lock 28 (Ludwig Canal) – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Pölling

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Lock 28 (Ludwig Canal) – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Pölling

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Lock 28 (Ludwig Canal) – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Pölling

03:25

56.2km

220m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20 m for 5 m

After 56.2 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Freystadt Natural Swimming Pool

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The lake is located on the Rettelloh industrial estate, just two kilometers from the center of Freystadt. For the safety of bathers, the facility is supervised by the lifeguard. The …

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2

30.9 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal (Old Canal)

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Quiet place with a nice medieval flair. The water park is recommended for resting.

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37.9 km

Lock 25, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Lock with lock keeper's cottage near Mühlhausen on the L-D-M canal

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40.1 km

Lock 28 (Ludwig Canal)

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Lock 28 is one of the more beautiful locks on the canal and was renovated in 2004. Right at the lock, a staircase leads down to the canal. Nice place for a rest.

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40.4 km

Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The tour includes the best section of the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with the most locks.

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41.1 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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Canal no longer used from the imperial era with many old bridges and barriers. Beautiful route to Nuremberg.

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41.6 km

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Really great to drive here on the LDM canal

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50.3 km

Neumarkt–Berngau Cycle Path

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Nice well-developed bike path from Neumarkt towards Berngau.

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

14.1 km

5.68 km

4.60 km

516 m

179 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

5.04 km

3.23 km

574 m

243 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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