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

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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: May 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

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

View of the Rendsburg High Bridge and Kiel Canal

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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

Surfaces

23.7 km

5.35 km

2.44 km

129 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

26°C

11°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal)

Ships on the Kiel Canal

View of the Rendsburg High Bridge and Kiel Canal

Grünental High Bridge

Grunental High Bridge and view of the Kiel Canal

View from north to Grünentaler Hochbrücke

Fischerhütte

Old Chain Ferry, Fischerhütte

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