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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schwabach

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schwabach

Moderate

4.7

(32)

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schwabach

04:24

59.3km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 10, 2025

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Königshof

Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Sandgruben am Föhrenbuck

Nature Reserve

14.5 km

Old Canal (Alter Kanal) at Königshof

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Very nice bike route no matter in which direction runs well here with wonderful landscape.

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14.5 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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"Danube and Main connected for shipping, a work by Carl the Great tries, started again by Ludwig I. King of Bavaria and completes MDCCCXLVI." - This inscription can be found on the canal monument in Erlangen Castle.

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15.7 km

Historic Lock and Crane on the Ludwig Canal at Worzeldorf

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This historic canal is an asset to the region. Can only recommend a tour of the old canal to everyone.

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18.5 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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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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18.5 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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20.0 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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24.7 km

Forest Path from Furth to Räubersried

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Beautiful forest path that is ideal for cycling

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38.1 km

Rothsee

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The Rothsee is the heart of the water transfer from the Danube to the Rhine-Main area. It stores the Altmühl and Danube water pumped up via the Main - Danube …

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38.8 km

Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

Nature Reserve

59.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

5.93 km

5.16 km

4.26 km

2.53 km

Surfaces

24.6 km

17.8 km

13.0 km

2.97 km

919 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

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Sunday 30 November

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