Leerstetten Lock – Leerstetten Lock loop from Schwanstetten

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Leerstetten Lock – Leerstetten Lock loop from Schwanstetten

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Leerstetten Lock – Leerstetten Lock loop from Schwanstetten

01:26

23.5km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.88 km

Gasthaus Zur Linde, Mittelhembach

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice little beer garden, they have Greek food here.

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7.35 km

Leerstetten Lock on the Main-Danube Canal

Highlight • Monument

Wind-prone route, but nice for gravel. Good pace possible.

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7.76 km

Leerstetten Lock

Highlight • Structure

The lock Leerstetten was built in the period from 1974 to 1980 as part of the construction of the federal waterway Main-Danube Canal and put into operation on 27 September …

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8.37 km

Leerstetten Lock

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The Leerstetten Lock is one of 16 locks in the Main-Danube Canal. It is located two reaches north of the canal's summit, south of Nuremberg, and is a low-cost lock. …

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15.7 km

New cycle path to Harrlach

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Things are going really well here on the new cycle path to Harrlach.

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16.9 km

Furth to Harrlach Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel forest path perfect for cycling.

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19.5 km

Charcoal Burners’ Village Furth

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The Köhlerdorf Furth is right on various cycling and hiking trails. The charcoal burning as a sideline is still operated using its own wood, not far from the village there …

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20.0 km

Place of Silence

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The Köhlerfreunde made the largest Meilerplatz in 2003 a "place of silence and reflection". An ecumenical service is held there every year. A nice place to relax and find peace.

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.14 km

3.30 km

2.52 km

Surfaces