The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal is a relic from the era of industrialization. Thanks to it, people could travel by ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea. At some point, its economic importance declined and tourism increased. The towpaths are a wonderful place to stroll or cycle.

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Rombea

July 21, 2020

Cycling

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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April 3, 2024

Cycling

The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal (also known as the Ludwigskanal or regionally as the "Alter Kanal") was a 172.4 km long waterway between the Danube near Kelheim and the Main near Bamberg …

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1. Southern Reichswald route

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2. Berching Old Town – Berching Old Town loop from Allersberg (Rothsee)

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07:36

480m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Kornburg

38.3km

02:32

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 400 m

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Sunday 15 March

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74 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

1. Southern Reichswald route

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