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New Buffalo Lighthouse – Michigan Light loop from Michigan City-11th Street

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New Buffalo Lighthouse – Michigan Light loop from Michigan City-11th Street

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New Buffalo Lighthouse – Michigan Light loop from Michigan City-11th Street

02:54

48.5km

150m

Cycling

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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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360 m

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1876, this historic church at 818 Franklin Street offers welcoming worship services and community programs. They run a Sunday soup kitchen.

Tip by

9.98 km

Lake shores

Highlight • Beach

A walk along the shores of the lake is all you need to recharge your energy.

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22.1 km

New Buffalo Public Beach & Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

The sunsets from this sandy beach, located next to the iconic lighthouse, are magical. It has a dune area where you can take a boardwalk, climb some steps and enjoy even better views.

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22.2 km

New Buffalo Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The first lightkeeper began work here in 1840. But, by 1859, the government shut the light which was eventually lost to erosion. The light you see today is a replica …

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45.2 km

Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Michigan City

Highlight • Monument

46.1 km

This lighthouse has become a symbol of Michigan City. Built in 1904, it's the only lighthouse that still operates in Indiana. It's located at the end of the pier – a great place to watch the sunset or fish.

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48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

14.1 km

8.65 km

1.39 km

1.10 km

609 m

480 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

3.63 km

2.22 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Monday 3 August

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New Buffalo Lighthouse – Michigan Light loop from Michigan City-11th Street

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St. Paul Lutheran Church

Lake shores

New Buffalo Public Beach & Lighthouse

New Buffalo Lighthouse

Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Michigan City

Michigan Light

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