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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Falkenheim

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Falkenheim

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4.6

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Falkenheim

01:20

25.9km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: June 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.4 km for 93 m

After 13.4 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Old Canal (Alter Kanal) at Königshof

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Flat, well-maintained gravel paths in beautiful surroundings.

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5.50 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Here again a very beautiful stone bridge leads over the Ludwig Donau - Main Canal. Several cycling and hiking trails also cross here.

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6.97 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

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One of the most beautiful sections on the canal - but also pay attention to the side where cycling is allowed

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7.73 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The landscape is simply beautiful and even in sunny weather it doesn't get too hot because there are many shady areas.
Not crowded even on Whitsun Sunday.

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12.8 km

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

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From the easy to cycle bike path you have a magnificent view of the old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal.

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13.0 km

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

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Complete lock with 2 gates near Schwarzenbruck

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20.4 km

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

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The old canal is always worth a visit, whether you are hiking or cycling, and the forest playground right next door is a nice change for the little ones.

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24.4 km

"Danube and Main connected for shipping, a work by Carl the Great tries, started again by Ludwig I. King of Bavaria and completes MDCCCXLVI." - This inscription can be found on the canal monument in Erlangen Castle.

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

682 m

375 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

10.9 km

1.08 km

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

33°C

13°C

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Falkenheim

Old Canal (Alter Kanal) at Königshof

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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