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Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg – Niegripp Lock loop from Magdeburg-Rothensee

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Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Magdeburg

Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg – Niegripp Lock loop from Magdeburg-Rothensee

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Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg – Niegripp Lock loop from Magdeburg-Rothensee

02:35

49.2km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 24 m

After 10.6 km for 16 m

After 12.5 km for 24 m

After 49.2 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.92 km

Rothensee Lock at the Magdeburg Waterway Junction

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It was put into operation in 1938 as part of the waterway crossing that was started at that time. Via the Rothenseer connecting canal, it connects the Mittelland Canal, which …

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10.4 km

Magdeburg Water Bridge (Magdeburg Waterway Crossing)

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Very impressive from above and also from below.

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10.6 km

View of the Magdeburg Water Bridge

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It is very fascinating how the bridge over the Elbe carries the water with ship traffic from the Mittelland Canal. An absolute highlight along the Elbe Cycle Path.

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14.0 km

Hohenwarthe Lock

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It was opened in 2003 and connects the Mittelland Canal with the Elbe-Havel Canal.

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14.9 km

Niegripp Lock

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The lock Niegripp, sometimes called also the new lock Niegripp, is an inland lock, which establishes the connection of the waterways of the channel area east of the same with …

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15.0 km

Olaf Barge at Niegripp Lock

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In bad weather, when it rains, the converted barge Olaf at the Niegripp lock is a wonderful shelter.

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18.6 km

Old Niegripp Lock

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Old Niegripp lock on the Ihle Canal (Old Niegripper Canal)
An old lock system, unfortunately only remains.
This was the first connection between the Elbe and the Elbe-Havel Canal.
But interesting.

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24.9 km

Rogätz Ferry

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The ferry is a motor ferry, and connects the places Schartau and Rögätz.

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49.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

11.3 km

11.1 km

6.82 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

6.55 km

1.72 km

719 m

546 m

223 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

22°C

14°C

92 %

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Rothensee Lock at the Magdeburg Waterway Junction

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