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Historic Towboat Elfriede

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Historic Towboat Elfriede

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

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    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

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    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.
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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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    1. Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Langwasser Süd

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    Elevation 470 m

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

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