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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hochdonn Canal Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

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Germany

Schleswig-Holstein

Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hochdonn Canal Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hochdonn Canal Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

00:48

13.6km

40m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.47 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 11.2 km for 217 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

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214 m

Thatched-Roof House at the Market

Highlight • Monument

Class thatched roof without renovation backlog, a real eye-catcher.

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2.64 km

View of the Kiel Canal (West Side)

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.21 km

Fährhaus Hochdonn

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The unique location of the ferry house directly on the canal with great views invites you to take a break.

Further information: faehrhaus-hochdonn.de

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6.44 km

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

When the summer weather is nice, a tour here is worth it.

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6.70 km

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The ferries across the Kiel Canal run around the clock as needed. You'll definitely come over, no matter when you come. And it's free. There is nothing to complain about. ;)

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7.18 km

Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The construction of the Kiel Canal (1887 to 1895) cut the route of the Marschbahn east of Brunsbüttel. A swing bridge was built for the railway at Taterphal, which existed …

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7.96 km

Hochdonn Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A gigantic structure. As I know it is 42m high and 2218m long. Definitely a highlight on this route.

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9.11 km

Burg Ferry on the Kiel Canal

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If you are lucky, there are children on board and the captain is in a good mood, it can even be done in a loop - in other words, 360 degrees of rotation before mooring on the other side :)

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

2.25 km

1.25 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.35 km

3.50 km

936 m

741 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

78 %

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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Hochdonn Canal Bridge loop from Burg (Dithmarschen)

Thatched-Roof House at the Market

View of the Kiel Canal (West Side)

Fährhaus Hochdonn

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

Hochdonn Railway Bridge

Hochdonn Canal Bridge

Burg Ferry on the Kiel Canal

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