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Rhine–Main–Danube Canal Path – Fehn Tower (Fehnturm) loop from Heßdorf

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Germany

Bavaria

Middle Franconia

Landkreis Erlangen-Höchstadt

Heßdorf

Rhine–Main–Danube Canal Path – Fehn Tower (Fehnturm) loop from Heßdorf

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Rhine–Main–Danube Canal Path – Fehn Tower (Fehnturm) loop from Heßdorf

02:56

46.4km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.92 km

Harlachweiher

Lake

11.3 km

Markwald

Forest

15.0 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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Fine gravel, so it can be driven without a gravel bike.

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16.4 km

Main-Danube Canal & D11 Long-Distance Cycle Route

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A part of the long-distance cycle route D11, which connects the Baltic Sea with Upper Bavaria, runs along the Main - Danube Canal. More precisely from Rostock to Freilassing. 1645 kilometers have to be overcome on this way.

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21.2 km

Rhine–Main–Danube Canal Path

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Unfortunately, the old King Ludwig Donau Main Kanla has been converted into the Rhine Main Danube Canal.

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27.0 km

Aurach Bridge, Frauenaurach

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The Aurach Bridge was built in 1788 under Margrave Alexander von Ansbach-Kulmbach as a 6-arch sandstone bridge. On July 25, 1941, the bridge was badly damaged by flooding and was renewed in 1949.

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29.6 km

Cycle path along the former railroad line

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Mostly very nice bike path. In the evening however (as in the river valley) very cool and with a lot of vermin. Rather recommended during the day.

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34.2 km

Middle Aurach River

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nice place on the middle Aurach with bench to rest

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35.0 km

Fehn Tower (Fehnturm)

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Tower of the city fortifications. Built in the 13th century. Height 28 meters.

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40.0 km

Gasthaus Gumbrecht — Beer Garden by the Pond

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In addition to good food and a cool beer, another advantage is that you can cycle largely car-free. This makes it ideal for families with children, especially since there is also lemonade. :-)

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46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

12.9 km

10.2 km

4.63 km

3.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

14.0 km

2.97 km

2.31 km

512 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Rhine–Main–Danube Canal Path – Fehn Tower (Fehnturm) loop from Heßdorf

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

Main-Danube Canal & D11 Long-Distance Cycle Route

Rhine–Main–Danube Canal Path

Aurach Bridge, Frauenaurach

Cycle path along the former railroad line

Middle Aurach River

Fehn Tower (Fehnturm)

Gasthaus Gumbrecht — Beer Garden by the Pond

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