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Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) – Grünental High Bridge loop from Albersdorf

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) – Grünental High Bridge loop from Albersdorf

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Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) – Grünental High Bridge loop from Albersdorf

01:55

31.6km

120m

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: February 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 22.4 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 22.8 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Train Station

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12.6 km

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal)

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The North Baltic Sea Canal (NOK; international name Kiel Canal, in Germany until 1948 Kaiser Wilhelm Canal) connects the North Sea (Elbe estuary) with the Baltic Sea (Kiel Fjord). The …

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14.5 km

Ships on the Kiel Canal

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16.9 km

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17.5 km

Grünental High Bridge

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A very impressive bridge that you can also cross by bike

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17.6 km

Grunental High Bridge and view of the Kiel Canal

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Hello. In any case, it is always worth a tour. But you should start in Brunsbüttel, because you usually have tailwind, I did it from Holtenau with headwind because I …

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18.0 km

View from north to Grünentaler Hochbrücke

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Nice view from the old bridge pillar of the Grünetaler Hochbrücke🧐🧐

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21.5 km

Fischerhütte

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In fisherman's hut canal ferry crossing bistro container

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22.7 km

Old Chain Ferry, Fischerhütte

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The original of an old, disused ferry is exhibited on the southern side of the NOK in Fischerhütte and you can pause under old linden trees with a direct view …

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

8.27 km

5.93 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

5.34 km

2.44 km

129 m

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