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Middle Franconia

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

Middle Franconia

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

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

02:32

45.4km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.33 km

Scherauer Weiher

Lake

2

17.7 km

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Monument

Here too, it is always worth taking a quick look at such an old art

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3

18.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Structure

The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal is a relic from the era of industrialization. Thanks to it, people could travel by ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea. At some point, …

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22.0 km

Lock 37 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Monument

The Ludwig Canal or Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, as it is officially called, is simply called "the Old Canal" in and around Nuremberg. A romantic relic, left over from times of industrialization, …

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23.2 km

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully renovated former barn keeper's house

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26.0 km

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

Highlight • Historical Site

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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27.9 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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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32.9 km

Lower Gate, Altdorf

Highlight • Historical Site

Medieval city gate once part of the old city wall

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9

33.0 km

Altdorf Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic old town of Altdorf is always worth a visit, cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.

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B

45.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

10.1 km

5.71 km

5.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

17.2 km

8.72 km

1.13 km

629 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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