Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 9.87 km for 93 m

After 67.0 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.4 km

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

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Beautifully renovated former barn keeper's house

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21.7 km

The towboat Elfriede on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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An old towboat on the old canal. Regular trips take place in the summer. It's the perfect way to slow down.

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26.2 km

Unterölsbach Cut at the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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In 1839/40, above Unterölsbach, a more than 20 meter "deep incision" had to be made in the Jura rock for the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, which was clad with ashlar walls. Originally, Heinrich von Pechmann had planned a "vaulted tunnel" here.

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27.8 km

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

Highlight • Monument

It's wonderful to cycle along the canal here. It's not for racing, but ideal for leisurely bike rides. The fact that there are a few more or less successful works of art along the way is a nice bonus.

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28.8 km

Summit section of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The crest is the highest section of the canal, it is 24 km long and extends from lock 32 at Sengenthal to lock 33 at Rübleinshof. The LMD Canal overcomes …

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33.8 km

Loderbach Bridge and Lock Gates

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There are gates in the canal at the Loderbach Bridge

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51.4 km

Old milestone

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Old milestone with various distances that are more or less easy to read.

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69.7 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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76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.0 km

8.89 km

2.33 km

2.16 km

903 m

192 m

150 m

Surfaces

56.9 km

9.09 km

6.32 km

3.01 km

1.10 km

149 m

Elevation

Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Tuesday 17 February

3°C

-1°C

12 %

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Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

The towboat Elfriede on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Unterölsbach Cut at the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

Summit section of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Loderbach Bridge and Lock Gates

Old milestone

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

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