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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Schafstedt

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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Schafstedt

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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Schafstedt

01:26

25.0km

50m

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 14.4 km for 217 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 24.1 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

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5.81 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

Burg Ferry on the Kiel Canal

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If you are lucky, there are children on board and the captain is in a good mood, it can even be done in a loop - in other words, 360 degrees of rotation before mooring on the other side :)

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17.8 km

Hochdonn Canal Bridge

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A gigantic structure. As I know it is 42m high and 2218m long. Definitely a highlight on this route.

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18.6 km

Hochdonn Railway Bridge

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The construction of the Kiel Canal (1887 to 1895) cut the route of the Marschbahn east of Brunsbüttel. A swing bridge was built for the railway at Taterphal, which existed …

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19.2 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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21.0 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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24.1 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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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

2.69 km

2.33 km

1.98 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

5.12 km

1.03 km

319 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Schafstedt

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Burg Ferry on the Kiel Canal

Hochdonn Canal Bridge

Hochdonn Railway Bridge

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

Dückerswisch Passing Place (Kiel Canal, kilometer 20.7)

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry

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