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: November 9, 2025

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12.4 km

Rothsee South Shore

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Great sight, especially at sunrise or sunset 😍

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12.9 km

Eckersmühlen Lock (Main–Danube Canal)

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The Eckersmühlen lock was built between 1980 and 1985 as part of the construction of the federal waterway Main-Danube Canal and opened for operation on June 15, 1991.[4] It lies …

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12.9 km

Main-Danube Canal

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The Main-Danube Canal leads to Lake Rothsee, where there are numerous restaurants. It's also a great place to cycle around.

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Eckersmühlen Lock

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If you are here on the Main-Danube Canal, you should not miss the visitor platform of the Eckersmühlen lock. As with the locks in Hilpoltstein and Leerstetten, the lock drop …

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17.4 km

Hilpoltstein Lock

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The lock Hilpoltstein was built in the period from October 1983 to April 1989 as part of the construction of the federal waterway Main-Danube Canal. It is designed as a …

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17.7 km

View from Hilpoltstein Lock

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20.8 km

Cycle path along the Main-Danube Canal

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Great, easy-to-ride path along the canal

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21.1 km

View of the European Watershed Monument

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This is a monument

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27.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

4.65 km

3.84 km

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

5.86 km

2.13 km

2.01 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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