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Bavaria
Middle Franconia

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schweinau

Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schweinau

Moderate

4.2

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schweinau

02:29

46.6km

200m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.8 km for 93 m

After 26.2 km for 93 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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16.1 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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20.8 km

Schwarzach Bridge Canal (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Aqueduct)

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Bavaria's King Ludwig I, created an artificial waterway from Bamberg to Kehlheim in just ten years, linking the Main and the Danube for the first time. On 15.07.1846 the Ludwig-Danube-Main …

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25.7 km

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

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Complete lock with 2 gates near Schwarzenbruck

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25.9 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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31.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

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One of the most beautiful sections on the canal - but also pay attention to the side where cycling is allowed

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33.2 km

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

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The old canal is always worth a visit, whether you are hiking or cycling, and the forest playground right next door is a nice change for the little ones.

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33.2 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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37.7 km

Ottergraben

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The Ottergraben is a sanctuary for lizards, adders, toads and newts

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46.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

5.22 km

5.04 km

944 m

824 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

14.7 km

10.3 km

2.15 km

852 m

216 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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