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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Brunn

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Brunn

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Brunn

03:02

39.1km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 12, 2026

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12.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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In the morning with sunrise and a little fog, that's all you can do on the popular hiking trail.

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13.1 km

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

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

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13.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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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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16.8 km

Ludwig Canal

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Wonderful historic building and nice bike path along the canal.

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17.4 km

Lock 37 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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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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20.9 km

Lock 50 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Schwarzenbruck

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Chamber lock designated as a monument. Dam wall at the head.

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20.9 km

Inn Zum Ludwigskanal and Treidelschiff Elfriede

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From May to September you can take a boat tour with Elfriede on selected Sundays. The barge is pulled by the draft horse “Florian” around 2 kilometers to the Dörlbach …

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21.4 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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39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

6.55 km

5.51 km

2.38 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

17.5 km

13.7 km

6.04 km

1.70 km

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

27°C

14°C

82 %

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Brunn

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig Canal

Lock 37 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Lock 50 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Schwarzenbruck

Inn Zum Ludwigskanal and Treidelschiff Elfriede

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

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