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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

08:28

131km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.8 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Jägersee (Feucht)

Highlight • Lake

A very idyllic place to stay!

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15.6 km

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

Highlight • Bridge

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

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20.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • River

The landscape is simply beautiful and even in sunny weather it doesn't get too hot because there are many shady areas.
Not crowded even on Whitsun Sunday.

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22.5 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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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36.2 km

Wöhrder See

Lake

38.1 km

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The government of Middle Franconia designated the Pegnitztal Ost as a nature reserve in December 2018. Designated paths and trails are accessible all year round. Otherwise, there are protected periods during which you are not allowed to leave the paths.

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52.1 km

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the weir and the Pegnitz. This has a length of about 113 km.
The river name goes back to the name "Paginza" …

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52.7 km

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The second, still largely preserved castle dates back to Emperor Charles IV, who had it completely rebuilt in his capacity as King of Bohemia between 1357 and 1360.

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52.8 km

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

Highlight • Historical Site

Not only that, the old town hall is picturesquely situated in the middle of the market square of Lauf, you can eat there and sit outside in the marketplace and watch the pedestrian traffic.

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131 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

41.5 km

21.1 km

18.3 km

277 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

12.6 km

5.25 km

4.75 km

4.60 km

462 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Jägersee (Feucht)

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

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Pegnitztal East Nature Reserve

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

Lauf an der Pegnitz – Market Square

Old Town Hall, Lauf an der Pegnitz

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