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Nürnberger Land
Altdorf bei Nürnberg

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Altdorf bei Nürnberg

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

03:24

65.9km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Gnadenberg

Dillberg-Heinrichsberg

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.56 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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21.6 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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the King Ludwig Canal is always nice to look at

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23.4 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Driving along the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with its exactly 100 locks is very impressive. And again and again the landscape changes its face. That's just great.

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28.5 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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29.2 km

Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The tour includes the best section of the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with the most locks.

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33.0 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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First section from Mühlhausen to drive beautifully next to the canal

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50.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Neumarkt

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Nice stretch along the canal. Very relaxing when it's not Sunday and the sun is shining, because then this channel is very busy.

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59.0 km

Unterölsbach Cut (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal)

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The incision lies on the border between the Upper Palatinate and Middle Franconia. It is 450 meters long and 30 meters deep. It can get tight when driving through.

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65.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

10.8 km

3.69 km

1.41 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

18.5 km

18.3 km

343 m

180 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

43 %

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