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Hohenwarthe Lock – Mittelland Canal loop from Niegripp

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Saxony-Anhalt

Hohenwarthe Lock – Mittelland Canal loop from Niegripp

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Hohenwarthe Lock – Mittelland Canal loop from Niegripp

01:00

16.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.12 km for 16 m

After 8.41 km for 16 m

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Bus stop

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4.99 km

Hohenwarthe Lock

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It was opened in 2003 and connects the Mittelland Canal with the Elbe-Havel Canal.

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5.52 km

Hohenwarthe Lock on the Mittelland Canal

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An impressive double lock, it closes the eastern section of the Mittelland Canal to the east and serves to overcome the different water levels between the Mittelland Canal and the Elbe-Havel Canal, which begins 200 m further east.

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6.59 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Mittelland Canal

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Beautiful. Always worth a tour.

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8.09 km

View of the Magdeburg Water Bridge

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It is very fascinating how the bridge over the Elbe carries the water with ship traffic from the Mittelland Canal. An absolute highlight along the Elbe Cycle Path.

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8.27 km

Magdeburg Water Bridge (Magdeburg Waterway Crossing)

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Very impressive from above and also from below.

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8.90 km

Mittelland Canal

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8.97 km

Mittelland Canal Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path at the MLK.

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12.5 km

View of Niegripp Lock

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The Niegripp lock was opened in 1938 and replaced the Old Niegripp lock from 1872, located a little further north. The lock connects the Elbe river with the Mittelland Canal …

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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13.9 km

2.28 km

107 m

106 m

Surfaces

9.03 km

3.25 km

2.82 km

749 m

523 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Hohenwarthe Lock – Mittelland Canal loop from Niegripp

Hohenwarthe Lock

Hohenwarthe Lock on the Mittelland Canal

Elbe Cycle Path at the Mittelland Canal

View of the Magdeburg Water Bridge

Magdeburg Water Bridge (Magdeburg Waterway Crossing)

Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal Cycle Path

View of Niegripp Lock

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