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Altdorf Old Town – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Ochenbruck

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Altdorf Old Town – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Ochenbruck

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Altdorf Old Town – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Ochenbruck

02:45

39.7km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.82 km

Traditional Half-Timbered Houses in Middle Franconia

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old farmhouses and half-timbered houses from the 18th century.

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10.0 km

Altdorf Old Town

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The historic old town of Altdorf is always worth a visit, cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.

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23.0 km

Summit section of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The crest is the highest section of the canal, it is 24 km long and extends from lock 32 at Sengenthal to lock 33 at Rübleinshof. The LMD Canal overcomes …

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24.0 km

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

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It's wonderful to cycle along the canal here. It's not for racing, but ideal for leisurely bike rides. The fact that there are a few more or less successful works of art along the way is a nice bonus.

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25.6 km

Unterölsbach Cut at the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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In 1839/40, above Unterölsbach, a more than 20 meter "deep incision" had to be made in the Jura rock for the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, which was clad with ashlar walls. Originally, Heinrich von Pechmann had planned a "vaulted tunnel" here.

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25.7 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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30.2 km

The towboat Elfriede on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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An old towboat on the old canal. Regular trips take place in the summer. It's the perfect way to slow down.

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32.5 km

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

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Beautifully renovated former barn keeper's house

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39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

6.64 km

4.25 km

3.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

12.4 km

2.65 km

1.65 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

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Altdorf Old Town – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Ochenbruck

Traditional Half-Timbered Houses in Middle Franconia

Altdorf Old Town

Summit section of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

Unterölsbach Cut at the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

The towboat Elfriede on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

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