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Main-Danube Canal – Main–Danube Canal at Hirschaid loop from Hirschaid

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Main-Danube Canal – Main–Danube Canal at Hirschaid loop from Hirschaid

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Main-Danube Canal – Main–Danube Canal at Hirschaid loop from Hirschaid

00:46

7.47km

10m

Running

Moderate run. 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 2, 2026

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1.55 km

Regnitzschleife Wässerwiesen near Hirschaid

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This centuries-old system of ditches and small weirs used to lead the water from the rivers to the meadows. This served to increase the yield of grass and hay on sandy, water-permeable and often nutrient-poor soils.

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3.27 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal from the bridge at Altendorf

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Here too, a beautiful section of the canal.

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3.96 km

Main-Danube Canal

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The canal is an approximately 171 km long federal waterway and runs from Bamberg (Main) to Kelheim (Danube). On the Main-Danube Canal one sees again and again inland freight ships as well as river cruise ships on city tours that are on long voyages to and from Bamberg.

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5.45 km

Former Lockkeeper's House of Lock 96 near Hirschaid

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The lock keeper's house of lock 96 is located in the immediate vicinity of today's Main Danube Canal. Today it houses the clubhouse of SV Hirschaid.

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6.85 km

Brauerei Kraus Beer Garden, Hirschaid

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A hearty inn with a nice, shady beer garden. All types of sausage at the snack from our own butcher's shop.

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7.05 km

View of the Main–Danube Canal from the bridge at Hirschaid

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Rolls really well, long on the canal is also beautiful, but ships are rarely seen.

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7.09 km

Main–Danube Canal at Hirschaid

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The path is easy to ride, preferably the tarred sections, but the gravel is also doable with a racing bike

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7.15 km

The Roaring Stag of Hirschaid

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The roaring deer welcomes all visitors who want to travel to Hirschaid from the direction of Sassanfahrt. It is a symbol of the place and also immortalized in the Hirschaid coat of arms.

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7.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

847 m

693 m

539 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.64 km

888 m

509 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 9 June

17°C

8°C

79 %

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Main-Danube Canal – Main–Danube Canal at Hirschaid loop from Hirschaid

Regnitzschleife Wässerwiesen near Hirschaid

View of the Main-Danube Canal from the bridge at Altendorf

Main-Danube Canal

Former Lockkeeper's House of Lock 96 near Hirschaid

Brauerei Kraus Beer Garden, Hirschaid

View of the Main–Danube Canal from the bridge at Hirschaid

Main–Danube Canal at Hirschaid

The Roaring Stag of Hirschaid

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