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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

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Middle Franconia

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

Moderate

4.8

(52)

135

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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

03:02

44.6km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.5 km for 93 m

After 24.9 km for 93 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.2 km

Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal)

Highlight • Structure

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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2

12.4 km

Wernloch Trails

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The term "Wernloch" refers to several abandoned quarries near Wendelstein. The Wernloch 1236 was mentioned for the first time in a document. The sandstone mined here was used for numerous …

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3

19.5 km

Schwarzach Bridge Canal (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Aqueduct)

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Bavaria's King Ludwig I, created an artificial waterway from Bamberg to Kehlheim in just ten years, linking the Main and the Danube for the first time. On 15.07.1846 the Ludwig-Danube-Main …

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4

27.6 km

Old Stone Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal in Röthenbach

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Be careful, cars are crossing here.
The stone bridge is a really beautiful sight

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5

30.5 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

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One of the most beautiful sections on the canal - but also pay attention to the side where cycling is allowed

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6

31.9 km

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

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The old canal is always worth a visit, whether you are hiking or cycling, and the forest playground right next door is a nice change for the little ones.

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7

36.4 km

Ottergraben

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The Ottergraben is a sanctuary for lizards, adders, toads and newts

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8

40.3 km

Historic Bridge on the Old Ludwig Canal

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You can always find these beautiful stone bridges along the canal.

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44.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

7.17 km

5.08 km

2.21 km

180 m

142 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

5.48 km

5.26 km

4.49 km

2.01 km

207 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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