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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Schwabach

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Schwabach

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Schwabach

02:10

38.5km

230m

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: June 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.9 km for 142 m

After 22.9 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal in Katzwang

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View of the Main-Danube Canal from the bridge in Katzwang/Neukatzwang.

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16.6 km

Old Canal (Alter Kanal) at Königshof

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Flat, well-maintained gravel paths in beautiful surroundings.

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16.6 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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"Danube and Main connected for shipping, a work by Carl the Great tries, started again by Ludwig I. King of Bavaria and completes MDCCCXLVI." - This inscription can be found on the canal monument in Erlangen Castle.

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17.8 km

Old Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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A special place on the old canal. The traditional fisherman's stabbing takes place here once a year.

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18.0 km

Historic Crane at the Former Worzeldorf Canal Harbor

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Here in the 19th century the sandstone from the nearby quarries was loaded for further transport.

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18.2 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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19.8 km

Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal)

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The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal (also known as Ludwig Canal or regional "Old Canal") was in the 19th and 20th centuries a 172.4 km long waterway between the Danube at Kelheim and …

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33.9 km

Main-Danube Canal Riverside Path

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When the weather is nice at the weekend you can see canoeists, cyclists, walkers and much more. A clear and wide view is possible.

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

4.74 km

4.16 km

3.22 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

14.1 km

13.2 km

9.77 km

1.14 km

211 m

163 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Schwabach

View of the Main-Danube Canal in Katzwang

Old Canal (Alter Kanal) at Königshof

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Old Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Historic Crane at the Former Worzeldorf Canal Harbor

Historic Lock and Crane on the Ludwig Canal at Worzeldorf

Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal)

Main-Danube Canal Riverside Path

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