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Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid – Bamberg Lock loop from Bamberg

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Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid – Bamberg Lock loop from Bamberg

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Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid – Bamberg Lock loop from Bamberg

02:50

45.4km

290m

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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.83 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal from the bridge

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The Main-Danube Canal is 171 kilometers long and connects the Main near Bamberg with the Danube near Kelheim.

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13.1 km

View of the Main–Danube Canal from the bridge at Hirschaid

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Rolls really well, long on the canal is also beautiful, but ships are rarely seen.

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13.8 km

Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid

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The tour on the Main Danube Canal is always nice.

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19.2 km

Buttenheim–Dreuschendorf Cycle Path

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Beautiful new bike path between Buttenheim and Dreuschendorf

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23.6 km

Senftenberg Viewpoint

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Nice cellar a detour is worthwhile

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37.8 km

Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path

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One might think that a bike tour along a canal wouldn't be interesting. But if you take a little time, the Danube-Main Canal between Bamberg and Strullendorf reveals itself from …

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42.8 km

Bamberg Lock

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You can look towards the city center from the lock

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43.6 km

Luitpoldhain Park Path

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Located on the sunny side of the shore, there is a green area, a playground and a popular kiosk. Accordingly, quite well attended!

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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

13.4 km

8.46 km

4.71 km

509 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

4.63 km

3.57 km

2.93 km

838 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

13°C

97 %

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