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Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Hilpoltstein

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Hilpoltstein

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4.5

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Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Hilpoltstein

03:40

66.2km

350m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.1 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.9 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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Well-developed bike path along the canal and thus always with a view of the water and the passing ships.

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34.0 km

Plankstetten Abbey, impressively situated on a slope in the Sulztal valley between Beilngries and Berching, is one of the most impressive and artistically valuable monastic complexes in the Altmühltal Nature …

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39.3 km

Historic Old Town of Berching

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Berching was probably continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period. Market law has existed since 1245. Berching calls itself a “gem of the Middle Ages”. The well-preserved old town wall with …

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39.5 km

Historic center of Berching

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A city center well worth seeing in the middle of the preserved defensive wall from the 15th century with 13 defensive towers! There is the beautiful market square and many …

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39.5 km

Berching Old Town

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Berching is definitely worth a visit. Between the old and the new canal + the Sulz river!

We stayed at the "Blaue Traube" hotel (bike garage available), which is recommended both as a hotel and as a restaurant.

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39.8 km

Walkable Town Wall of Berching

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Here you can actually walk along the well-preserved city wall - an absolute must, especially with children!

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40.2 km

Berching town wall

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In contrast to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Berching is not overcrowded. The place can be completely walked around.

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55.3 km

Main-Danube Canal

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66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

6.35 km

5.01 km

4.12 km

879 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

10.6 km

8.24 km

2.79 km

2.17 km

1.92 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

9°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Hilpoltstein

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

Plankstetten Abbey

Historic Old Town of Berching

Historic center of Berching

Berching Old Town

Walkable Town Wall of Berching

Berching town wall

Main-Danube Canal

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