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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Hamdorf

Kiel Canal (NOK) ferry crossing – Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) loop from Hamdorf

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Hamdorf

Kiel Canal (NOK) ferry crossing – Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) loop from Hamdorf

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Kiel Canal (NOK) ferry crossing – Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) loop from Hamdorf

02:19

41.1km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.4 km for 194 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 36.5 km for 224 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

View of the Eider River

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An idyllic spot with lots of mosquitoes

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4.43 km

Breiholz Ferry on the Kiel Canal

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The Kiel Canal is an artificial waterway whose construction not only cut through landscapes, forests, and fields, but sometimes also villages and existing country roads. The major roads and railways …

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3

20.8 km

Kiel Canal (NOK) ferry crossing

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North-Osrsee Canal Ferry

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4

23.4 km

Rendsburg High Bridge and transporter bridge (closed)

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Due to a technical defect, the transporter bridge is out of service until further notice. Visit the WSV website for more information. Use the Nobiskrug ferry. Two ferries operate there. ✅

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23.9 km

Rendsburg High Bridge

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6

28.5 km

Pilot station Rüsterbergen on the Kiel Canal

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From Kiel to Brunsbüttel on the "southern" canal bank and then back from Brunsbüttel to Kiel on the "northern" shore! The southern tour takes a little longer, as it runs with interruption on the canal.

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31.4 km

Cycle path along the NOK (North Sea-Baltic Canal) from Brunsbüttel to Kiel

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Very nice cycle path along the NOK Nord Ostsee Kanal from Brunsbüttel towards Kiel, partly on both sides, you can cross the sides with the free ferry, there are various …

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34.9 km

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal)

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There is always a lot to see along the NOK route. ships, nature and so on. Even those who are hungry and thirsty will find some nice places here, where …

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41.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

10.4 km

3.16 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

11.6 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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