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Hohenhörn Canal Ferry – Hochdonn Railway Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry – Hochdonn Railway Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

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4.8

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195

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Hohenhörn Canal Ferry – Hochdonn Railway Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

01:26

24.7km

60m

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 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.1 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 20.8 km for 217 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.82 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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7.36 km

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

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10.9 km

Hohenhörn Ferry and Café Lüddecke

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Very nice beer garden

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11.0 km

Kanal 33 Café & Restaurant on the Kiel Canal

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Right next to the Hohenhörn canal ferry.

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11.3 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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16.2 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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16.8 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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17.6 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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24.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

3.25 km

2.76 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

3.27 km

1.40 km

611 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

18°C

11°C

0 %

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Hohenhörn Canal Ferry – Hochdonn Railway Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Boat Harbor on the Kiel Canal

Hohenhörn Ferry and Café Lüddecke

Kanal 33 Café & Restaurant on the Kiel Canal

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Hochdonn Canal Bridge

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