Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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1.64 km

Main-Danube Canal Path

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Service road from the Main-Danube Canal. Paved throughout. Unfortunately, it's very dusty in dry weather.

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1.79 km

Main–Danube Canal

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1.89 km

Eibacher Forst Information Board

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2.74 km

Reed Beds on the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal

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With reeds, the canal no longer looks as aseptic as it used to 🤩.

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3.24 km

Adder & more at the riverbank embankment

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There are certainly no Crusaders here anymore. Instead, there is a retreat for the now rare adder.

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3.51 km

Eibach Lock

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The Eibach lock was built between October 1971 and August 1978 as part of the construction of the Main-Danube Canal federal waterway.[4] It is designed as an economy lock with …

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4.64 km

Underpass Beneath the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal

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It's impressive to walk under the canal when a ship is sailing over it. That's when you realize how wide the canal actually is.

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6.31 km

View of the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal from Sauerbruchstraße Bridge

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Here you have a great view from above of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal and see as far as the harbor. Watching ships from here is great!

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7.47 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.47 km

1.09 km

861 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

1.29 km

1.25 km

615 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Main-Danube Canal Path

Main–Danube Canal

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Reed Beds on the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal

Adder & more at the riverbank embankment

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View of the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal from Sauerbruchstraße Bridge

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