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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Altdorf bei Nürnberg

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

Altdorf bei Nürnberg

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Moderate

4.9

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Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

01:39

30.4km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Gnadenberg

Dillberg-Heinrichsberg

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.85 km

Durchblick Sculpture (Art on the Canal, Unterölsbach)

Highlight • Monument

Part of the "Art on the Canal" project. It's a great photo spot.

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2

7.31 km

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

Highlight • Monument

It's wonderful to cycle along the canal here. It's not for racing, but ideal for leisurely bike rides. The fact that there are a few more or less successful works of art along the way is a nice bonus.

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3

7.37 km

Himmelsleiter Sculpture on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The ladder to heaven is made of Swedish granite and weighs approx. 8 t. The height is 4.2 m. The handover to the public took place on June 24th, 2005.

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4

8.29 km

Summit section of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The crest is the highest section of the canal, it is 24 km long and extends from lock 32 at Sengenthal to lock 33 at Rübleinshof. The LMD Canal overcomes …

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5

13.5 km

Loderbach Bridge and Lock Gates

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There are gates in the canal at the Loderbach Bridge

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6

14.4 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

A detour to the LMD channel would not be enough. The walk along the canal is the tour itself! Miles along the water, great nature! Super bike paths, not paved but nicely fixed.

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7

14.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Neumarkt

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Nice stretch along the canal. Very relaxing when it's not Sunday and the sun is shining, because then this channel is very busy.

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8

18.1 km

Old Canal

Highlight • River

B

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

4.03 km

3.02 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

8.43 km

7.09 km

958 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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