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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

View of the Main-Danube Canal – Regnitz Canal Bike Path loop from Forchheim Nord

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

View of the Main-Danube Canal – Regnitz Canal Bike Path loop from Forchheim Nord

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View of the Main-Danube Canal – Regnitz Canal Bike Path loop from Forchheim Nord

02:59

51.1km

90m

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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.82 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.84 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal

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Very nice bike path with enough places to rest.

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14.7 km

View of the Main–Danube Canal from the bridge at Hirschaid

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Rolls really well, long on the canal is also beautiful, but ships are rarely seen.

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16.9 km

Regnitz Canal Bike Path

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Beautiful tour. Hardly any climbs. Do not forget sunscreen in summer !!!!

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20.5 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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One might think that a bike tour along a canal wouldn't be interesting. But if you take a little time, the Danube-Main Canal between Bamberg and Strullendorf reveals itself from …

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25.5 km

Bamberg Lock

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You can look towards the city center from the lock

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26.3 km

Luitpoldhain Park Path

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Located on the sunny side of the shore, there is a green area, a playground and a popular kiosk. Accordingly, quite well attended!

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32.3 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal from the bridge

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The Main-Danube Canal is 171 kilometers long and connects the Main near Bamberg with the Danube near Kelheim.

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37.5 km

Cycle Path Along the Main-Danube Canal

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You can drive above or, in some places, below the canal. From above you have a beautiful view of the landscape and the towns along the canal.

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51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

15.0 km

10.00 km

4.12 km

735 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

4.79 km

1.80 km

1.35 km

947 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

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