The Main-Danube Canal (MDK) is a 171-kilometer-long federal waterway[3] in Bavaria that connects the Main near Bamberg with the Danube near Kelheim. The canal was built between 1960 and 1992 (Wikipedia). A good bike path goes along the canal.

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The path with its changing surface is not suitable for racing bikes. Ideal for trekking or gravel bikes.

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2. View of Solarberg – Canal Bridge Forchheim loop from Fürth Hauptbahnhof

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3. View of Solarberg – Cycle Path Near Erlangen loop from Fürth Rathaus

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Elevation 290 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Main-Danube Canal Path

1. Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid – Canal Bridge Forchheim loop from Vach

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