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W-O-A Tower – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Vaale

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W-O-A Tower – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Vaale

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W-O-A Tower – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Vaale

01:18

22.6km

40m

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: June 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.0 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 16.4 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.70 km

W-O-A Tower

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View of the W-O-A Tower...

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6.05 km

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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7.93 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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11.0 km

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry

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The Hohenhörn ferry is one of 14 ferries that take cars, pedestrians and cyclists across the canal day and night.

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11.3 km

Hohenhörn Ferry and Café Lüddecke

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Very nice beer garden

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14.9 km

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

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16.4 km

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

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

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16.7 km

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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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

8.66 km

1.26 km

1.12 km

951 m

629 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

8.64 km

1.38 km

542 m

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

18°C

12°C

82 %

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W-O-A Tower – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Vaale

W-O-A Tower

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

Dückerswisch Passing Place (Kiel Canal, kilometer 20.7)

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry

Hohenhörn Ferry and Café Lüddecke

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

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