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: April 4, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Start point

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5.17 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Driving along the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with its exactly 100 locks is very impressive. And again and again the landscape changes its face. That's just great.

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10.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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Canal no longer used from the imperial era with many old bridges and barriers. Beautiful route to Nuremberg.

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11.0 km

Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The tour includes the best section of the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with the most locks.

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11.3 km

Lock 28 (Ludwig Canal)

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Lock 28 is one of the more beautiful locks on the canal and was renovated in 2004. Right at the lock, a staircase leads down to the canal. Nice place for a rest.

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20.6 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal (Old Canal)

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Quiet place with a nice medieval flair. The water park is recommended for resting.

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21.0 km

Historic Old Town of Berching

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The medieval town of Berching, with its 13 towers, four gates, walkable defensive walls, and great playgrounds, awaits you! After a hike, it's worth visiting the local restaurants or cooling …

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21.4 km

Beilngries Gate (Beilngrieser Tor), Berching

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Through here you go into the old town.

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21.6 km

Berching Town Square

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52.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

14.2 km

5.63 km

3.70 km

3.17 km

Surfaces

28.0 km

15.5 km

6.08 km

1.83 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Friday 3 April

13°C

6°C

47 %

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Lock 28 (Ludwig Canal)

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal (Old Canal)

Historic Old Town of Berching

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