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Schleswig-Holstein

Signal Tower on the Kiel Canal – Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal loop from Hochdonn

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Schleswig-Holstein

Signal Tower on the Kiel Canal – Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal loop from Hochdonn

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Signal Tower on the Kiel Canal – Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal loop from Hochdonn

00:39

11.7km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 538 m for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 5.80 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

510 m

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

When the summer weather is nice, a tour here is worth it.

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2

769 m

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

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The ferries across the Kiel Canal run around the clock as needed. You'll definitely come over, no matter when you come. And it's free. There is nothing to complain about. ;)

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3

847 m

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

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The reason for the construction of a crossing structure in this region was the construction of the Kiel Canal (NOK), which was also owned by the WSV and was completed …

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4

2.72 km

Dückerswisch Passing Place (Kiel Canal, kilometer 20.7)

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Dückerswisch diversion - kilometer 20.7
There are alternative points on the Kiel Canal because the fairway is too narrow or not deep enough for two large ships to meet. Avoidance …

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5

6.10 km

Hohenhörn Ferry and Café Lüddecke

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Anyone who doesn't take a break here is in a hurry :-)

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6

7.62 km

Signal Tower on the Kiel Canal

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7

8.98 km

Klein Westland Campsite with café and swimming area

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Klein Westerland, as far as I know, the only campsite right on the canal. In so far as it is very well located and the first address on the canal …

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8

9.66 km

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

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B

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

1.23 km

972 m

510 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

2.66 km

202 m

159 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

26°C

12°C

13 %

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