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Canal Bridge Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path loop from Erlangen

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Middle Franconia

Canal Bridge Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path loop from Erlangen

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Canal Bridge Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path loop from Erlangen

01:55

32.9km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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8.30 km

Regnitz

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The Regnitz is a highlight wherever you can see it.

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13.5 km

Regnitz–Main-Danube Canal Confluence

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From the Hausen lock in the direction of Nuremberg, the Main-Danube Canal and Regnitz exist as two independent bodies of water. In the direction of Forchheim, the Regnitz itself was …

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17.0 km

Old Regnitz Bridge, Forchheim

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A beautiful view of the Regnitz and the port of Forchheim on one side and the lock island and Forchheim Burk on the other side. The bridge is equipped with two statues.

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17.9 km

Canal Bridge Forchheim

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Beautiful bridge. Since it is only open to pedestrians and cyclists, it invites you to simply stand on the railing and look out over the water.

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23.3 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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Fine gravel, so it can be driven without a gravel bike.

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27.0 km

Main-Danube Canal & D11 Long-Distance Cycle Route

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A part of the long-distance cycle route D11, which connects the Baltic Sea with Upper Bavaria, runs along the Main - Danube Canal. More precisely from Rostock to Freilassing. 1645 kilometers have to be overcome on this way.

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30.4 km

Erlangen Lock

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It's always nice to watch ships here with the children.

More information: schleuse-erlangen.wsv.de/index.php.html

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32.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

8.66 km

6.04 km

1.94 km

1.86 km

129 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

6.85 km

941 m

512 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

20°C

12°C

64 %

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Canal Bridge Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path loop from Erlangen

Regnitz

Regnitz–Main-Danube Canal Confluence

Old Regnitz Bridge, Forchheim

Canal Bridge Forchheim

Along the Canal

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

Main-Danube Canal & D11 Long-Distance Cycle Route

Erlangen Lock

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