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Altenholz

Holtenau Lock – Old Holtenau Lock in Kiel loop from Altenholz

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Altenholz

Holtenau Lock – Old Holtenau Lock in Kiel loop from Altenholz

Easy

4.4

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Holtenau Lock – Old Holtenau Lock in Kiel loop from Altenholz

00:47

13.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: August 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.78 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.74 km

View of Kiel Fjord from the MFG5 Site

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The Kiellinie, formerly Hindenburgufer, invites you to stroll, observe and go for a walk. Something against hunger and thirst can always be found there.

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3.84 km

View of Lindenau Shipyard

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This area has not been open to the public for so long, as it used to be inaccessible as a marine site. Currently large open space with some old buildings …

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5.61 km

Kiel-Holtenau Lighthouse and cafés on Tiessenkai

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Ideal location to take a break with coffee and cake or something savory

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5.77 km

View of the Kiel Fjord from Tiessenkai

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The Tiessenkai is always worth a visit, but is also well attended when the weather is nice.

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6.21 km

Holtenau Lock

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Unlike other locks, the Holtenauer locks do not secure any existing water level differences, but they prevent the current.

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6.60 km

The old canal lock is always worth seeing and is well worth visiting.
On the square opposite there are many information boards with seating to let your gaze wander over the canal and the Kiel Fjord 😊...

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7.02 km

View of the Kiel Canal Locks

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It's always nice to watch the big ships.
A small ferry also offers the possibility to cross the canal by bike.

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7.36 km

View of the Holtenau High Bridges

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From here you already have the first good views of the two Holtenau high bridges.

The Holtenau high bridges are high bridges that lead over the Kiel Canal in Kiel …

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

2.51 km

2.34 km

290 m

273 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

2.40 km

1.27 km

451 m

208 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

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View of Lindenau Shipyard

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View of the Kiel Fjord from Tiessenkai

Holtenau Lock

Old Holtenau Lock in Kiel

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View of the Holtenau High Bridges

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