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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

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Germany

Bavaria

Middle Franconia

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

03:04

45.8km

200m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.70 km for 76 m

After 20.4 km for 93 m

After 25.9 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.41 km

Nuremberg Lock (Schleuse Nürnberg)

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And from there a detour to the Schuttberg Föhrenbuck, collect altitude!

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12.1 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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13.3 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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20.4 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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28.5 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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31.4 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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32.8 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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37.3 km

Ottergraben

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

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

5.47 km

5.11 km

3.86 km

839 m

129 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

8.71 km

6.36 km

3.13 km

2.61 km

306 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

25°C

16°C

39 %

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König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path – Ottergraben loop from Schweinau

Nuremberg Lock (Schleuse Nürnberg)

Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal)

Wernloch Trails

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

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

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

Ottergraben

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