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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

03:57

58.1km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 207 m

After 11.2 km for 93 m

After 58.0 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.02 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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7.61 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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10.7 km

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

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Complete lock with 2 gates near Schwarzenbruck

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10.9 km

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

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From the easy to cycle bike path you have a magnificent view of the old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal.

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12.6 km

Lock 61 – Lock Keeper's House and Bridge (Ludwig Canal)

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If you want to visit all the locks… then that will wash time off the clock.. There were once 100 of them

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13.9 km

Old Stone Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal in Röthenbach

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Be careful, cars are crossing here.
The stone bridge is a really beautiful sight

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16.0 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The landscape is simply beautiful and even in sunny weather it doesn't get too hot because there are many shady areas.
Not crowded even on Whitsun Sunday.

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18.2 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Here again a very beautiful stone bridge leads over the Ludwig Donau - Main Canal. Several cycling and hiking trails also cross here.

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58.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

21.2 km

8.14 km

1.94 km

314 m

305 m

153 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

10.8 km

6.74 km

5.77 km

2.75 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

Lock 61 – Lock Keeper's House and Bridge (Ludwig Canal)

Old Stone Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal in Röthenbach

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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