Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Neumarkt (Oberpf)

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Neumarkt (Oberpf)

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Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Neumarkt (Oberpf)

02:48

53.4km

280m

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: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dillberg-Heinrichsberg

Gnadenberg

Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.45 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Neumarkt

Highlight • River

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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4.73 km

Loderbach Bridge and Lock Gates

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There are gates in the canal at the Loderbach Bridge

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10.8 km

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

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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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19.3 km

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully renovated former barn keeper's house

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20.5 km

Lock 37 on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The Ludwig Canal or Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, as it is officially called, is simply called "the Old Canal" in and around Nuremberg. A romantic relic, left over from times of industrialization, …

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24.2 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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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, …

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24.8 km

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Here too, it is always worth taking a quick look at such an old art

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38.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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Well signposted and well-developed cycle paths lead along the five rivers of RW.
Connections to all regional and national cycle paths are well equipped with distance/time information

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