Berching town wall – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Berching

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Berching town wall – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Berching

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Berching town wall – Plankstetten Abbey loop from Berching

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20.8km

80m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 414 m for 60 m

After 9.89 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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444 m

Berching town wall

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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3.37 km

Main-Danube Canal near Eglasmühle

Highlight • River

The famous Main-Danube Canal waterway winds leisurely through the gently hilly Altmühltal. Every now and then you can spot a river cruise ship on it while you roll alongside on …

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5.47 km

Monastery courtyard with organic market

Highlight • Religious Site

Impressive how these monasteries had always set themselves the principle of being independent. Carries among other things through hotel, organic market, and direct sales of agricultural products. Member of the country fun network with free camping for one night.

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5.58 km

Plankstetten Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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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6.00 km

Plankstetten Abbey (Benedictine Monastery)

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful path along the canal

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10.9 km

Beilngries Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Beilngries is a popular destination for the Altmühltal Panoramaweg and the Altmühl cycle path. Idyllically located on the Altmühl the cyclist can take a well earned break here. The first …

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17.6 km

Berching Lock

Highlight • Structure

The Berching lock was built between July 1987 and July 1991 as part of the construction of the Main-Danube Canal federal waterway. It is designed as a savings lock with …

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18.4 km

Berching Lock

Highlight • Monument

The lock offers a good view of the bridge, which also acts as a connection to the other side of the canal.

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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

3.12 km

2.01 km

593 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.38 km

1.88 km

1.09 km

442 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2024,Kurz mal nach Oberbayern

Took advantage of a visit to Berching and made a short bike trip along the canal to Beilngries.

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September 2, 2022,🚲 Fahrradtour nach Berching und Stadtmauerrundgang, dann zurück mit Halt im Kloster Plankstetten

The 1100-year-old Berching is still completely surrounded by a defensive wall. The old town hall and handsome bourgeois houses bear witness to the prosperity of the city at that time.

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May 15, 2022,Beilngries-Berching Loop Main-Donau-Kanal

On the way to vacation, heading for the Elb. Departure from St. Johann in Tirol. After 3 hours on the road, stop on the Altmühl river, to stretch your legs. Now just find a place to eat and sleep. Another beautiful day in paradise