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Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder loop from Stöckelsberg

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder loop from Stöckelsberg

Moderate

4.7

(3)

17

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder loop from Stöckelsberg

02:00

37.6km

300m

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: June 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rohrenstädter Bachtal

Gnadenberg

Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Dillberg-Heinrichsberg

Tyrolsberg

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.28 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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To the right and left of the canal there is a long and flat path with many old locks and lock keeper houses. Again and again there are information boards …

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2

6.37 km

Gespannberg Rock Formations

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At Gespannberg the road was broken by the Dogger.

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3

25.0 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Neumarkt

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Nice stretch along the canal. Very relaxing when it's not Sunday and the sun is shining, because then this channel is very busy.

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25.3 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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A detour to the LMD channel would not be enough. The walk along the canal is the tour itself! Miles along the water, great nature! Super bike paths, not paved but nicely fixed.

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28.4 km

Old Canal

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6

33.1 km

Summit section of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The crest is the highest section of the canal, it is 24 km long and extends from lock 32 at Sengenthal to lock 33 at Rübleinshof. The LMD Canal overcomes …

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34.0 km

Himmelsleiter Sculpture on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Highlight • Monument

The ladder to heaven is made of Swedish granite and weighs approx. 8 t. The height is 4.2 m. The handover to the public took place on June 24th, 2005.

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34.0 km

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

Highlight • Monument

It's wonderful to cycle along the canal here. It's not for racing, but ideal for leisurely bike rides. The fact that there are a few more or less successful works of art along the way is a nice bonus.

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37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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20.0 km

8.27 km

5.34 km

3.86 km

183 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

6.26 km

5.57 km

4.61 km

479 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

26°C

13°C

60 %

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