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

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

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

05:15

101km

360m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.2 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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26.9 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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32.0 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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47.6 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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To the right and left of the canal there is a long and flat path with many old locks and lock keeper houses. Again and again there are information boards …

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62.6 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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the King Ludwig Canal is always nice to look at

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69.5 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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Canal no longer used from the imperial era with many old bridges and barriers. Beautiful route to Nuremberg.

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74.0 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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First section from Mühlhausen to drive beautifully next to the canal

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98.0 km

Rothsee

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Lake Rothsee has a lot to offer: It has several beaches where you can sunbathe (or sunbathe) – there's even a dedicated dog beach. Surfing, stand-up paddling, and boating – …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.3 km

8.18 km

6.24 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

39.9 km

14.1 km

2.84 km

1.94 km

368 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

27°C

17°C

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Comments

September 17, 2023,Eine staubige Angelegenheit

90 kilometers of dry gravel, finely ground by thousands of cyclists, leaves its mark.

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October 3, 2025,🚴‍♀️Klassiker: Neuer & Alter Kanal 🥶🍂🌬🌞🚴‍♀️⚫️

🚴‍♀️ I dawdled early because it was below zero degrees at 7:30. Maybe it'll warm up soon - but at 8:00 it didn't look any better, so what? Leaving the day unused isn't an option.

I set off on the Rose 🌹 Gravel at temperatures that weren't even refrigerator-sized 🥶. Comfortable temperatures are different 😅

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April 19, 2025,🚴‍♀️ Ostersamstags - Kanal - Runde ⛅️🚢⚫️

🚴‍♀️ Today the weather was forecast to be much better than yesterday, so we set off "almost" early with the black rose 🌹 (gravel).

We set off along the old canal (Ludwig-Donau-Main Canal) towards Neumarkt in a miserable 8 degrees Celsius. The sun was shy and still hiding behind clouds. ☁️

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

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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