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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Altenholz

View of the Kiel Canal – Holtenau Lock loop from Altenholz

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Altenholz

View of the Kiel Canal – Holtenau Lock loop from Altenholz

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4.4

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View of the Kiel Canal – Holtenau Lock loop from Altenholz

01:01

17.0km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: September 24, 2026

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5.12 km

View of the Kiel Canal

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Very nice vantage point to watch the ships on the Kiel Canal.

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6.62 km

Kiel Canal Riverside Path

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The track plates are rather bumpy in sections, but the view of the canal makes up for some.

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7.30 km

View of the Holtenau High Bridges

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From here you already have the first good views of the two Holtenau high bridges.

The Holtenau high bridges are high bridges that lead over the Kiel Canal in Kiel …

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7.64 km

View of the Kiel Canal Locks

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It's always nice to watch the big ships.
A small ferry also offers the possibility to cross the canal by bike.

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8.35 km

Holtenau Lock

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Unlike other locks, the Holtenauer locks do not secure any existing water level differences, but they prevent the current.

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8.78 km

View of the Kiel Fjord from Tiessenkai

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The Tiessenkai is always worth a visit, but is also well attended when the weather is nice.

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8.94 km

Kiel-Holtenau Lighthouse and cafés on Tiessenkai

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Ideal location to take a break with coffee and cake or something savory

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10.8 km

View of Kiel Fjord from the MFG5 Site

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The Kiellinie, formerly Hindenburgufer, invites you to stroll, observe and go for a walk. Something against hunger and thirst can always be found there.

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17.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

4.30 km

3.94 km

2.50 km

527 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

2.14 km

1.46 km

1.09 km

247 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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