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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Historic Towboat Elfriede

Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Historic Towboat Elfriede

Highlight • Monument

Historic Towboat Elfriede

Cycling

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Gravel riding

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Mountain biking

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Location: Burgthann, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Tips

Volker + Fahrrad

March 27, 2025

Cycling

It is used for short tow trips on the canal in the summer. It is laid up in the winter. The boat has two rudders to safely navigate tight turns.

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March 23, 2024

Cycling

There was great joy when it was announced that the Bavarian State Parliament had decided to include towing on the Ludwigskanal in the Bavarian State Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In addition, the Bavarian Council of Ministers decided to propose towing as a national cultural asset.
nn.de/region/nuernberger-land/treideln-wird-kulturerbe-1.14159385?login_success=true

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April 20, 2024

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A great experience to see here on this section how the boats used to be pulled by horses

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Burgthann, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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