Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) – Sorg Canal Bridge loop from Herpersdorf

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Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) – Sorg Canal Bridge loop from Herpersdorf

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Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) – Sorg Canal Bridge loop from Herpersdorf

03:30

13.7km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Königshof

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.72 km

Tree Trunk Carvings in Königshof Forest

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Beautifully carved dwarf in a tree stump. Brings color to the tour even on cloudy days.

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2.60 km

King Ludwig Canal in Worzeldorf

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Flat great hiking route along the historic canal, small locks with houses invite you to rest.

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4.18 km

Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal)

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The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal (also known as Ludwig Canal or regional "Old Canal") was in the 19th and 20th centuries a 172.4 km long waterway between the Danube at Kelheim and …

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5.43 km

Sorg Canal Bridge

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Here again a very beautiful stone bridge leads over the Ludwig Donau - Main Canal. Several cycling and hiking trails also cross here.

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5.50 km

Wendelstein Forest Adventure Trail

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Who wants to see the thickest tree of Wendelstein, then go there.

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7.51 km

Wendelstein Market Square Fountain

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Wendelstein has a typical Franconian old town that is very worth seeing. There is good gastronomy from cafés to ice cream parlors, Franconian cuisine and pizzerias. The close proximity to …

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11.2 km

St. Nicholas Church (Kornburg fortified church)

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The evangelical St. Nicholas Church in Kornburg was built in 1740 on the site of the earlier Gothic church that was destroyed in the Thirty Years' War.

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12.0 km

Sweden Cross

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The "Schwedenkreuz" is a restored stone cross, the base was repaired with concrete. It probably dates from the 15th / 16th centuries. Century. suehnekreuz.de/bayern/kornburg.htm#6

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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