Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Unterölsbach

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Unterölsbach

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Unterölsbach

02:08

33.0km

170m

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: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Gnadenberg

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Tyrolsberg

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1.80 km

Unterölsbach Cut (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal)

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The incision lies on the border between the Upper Palatinate and Middle Franconia. It is 450 meters long and 30 meters deep. It can get tight when driving through.

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2.30 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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To the right and left of the canal there is a long and flat path with many old locks and lock keeper houses. Again and again there are information boards …

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4.39 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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Well signposted and well-developed cycle paths lead along the five rivers of RW.
Connections to all regional and national cycle paths are well equipped with distance/time information

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5.58 km

Historic Towboat Elfriede

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It is used for short tow trips on the canal in the summer. It is laid up in the winter. The boat has two rudders to safely navigate tight turns.

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6.32 km

Towboat “Elfriede” on the Ludwig–Danube–Main Canal

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The old canal with its locks and sculptures is always worth a tour. It's best to drive during the week, there is a lot going on on Sundays and public holidays.

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6.85 km

Inn Zum Ludwigskanal and Treidelschiff Elfriede

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From May to September you can take a boat tour with Elfriede on selected Sundays. The barge is pulled by the draft horse “Florian” around 2 kilometers to the Dörlbach …

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25.2 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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A detour to the LMD channel would not be enough. The walk along the canal is the tour itself! Miles along the water, great nature! Super bike paths, not paved but nicely fixed.

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