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Friedrichstadt Market Square – Friedrichstadt canals loop from Delve

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Friedrichstadt Market Square – Friedrichstadt canals loop from Delve

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Friedrichstadt Market Square – Friedrichstadt canals loop from Delve

02:31

44.1km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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21.5 km

Friedrichstadt Canals

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Friedrichstadt, also known as “Little Amsterdam”, is a charming town in Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1621 by Duke Frederick III of Schleswig-Gottorf. The town is characterized by its typical Dutch gabled houses and romantic canals, making it a unique destination.

A highlight of the town are the numerous canals that invite boat tours. Visitors can cruise along the canals and admire the historic architecture of the brick buildings, which are heavily influenced by the Dutch style. Stand-up paddling on the canals is also a popular activity.

Visitors interested in history and culture should visit the Alte Münze Museum, which has an impressive collection on the history of coin minting and the town itself. Another important building is St. Christopher's Church, a Renaissance church dating from 1601. The Remonstrant Church, the only one of its kind outside the Netherlands, is also worth a visit and testifies to the religious tolerance that plays an important role in the town's history.

In addition to the historical sights, Friedrichstadt offers numerous small, individual shops and cafés that invite you to stroll and linger. Regular events such as the Friedrichstadt Festival and the Canal Christmas Market ensure a lively cultural program all year round.

For nature lovers, the area around Friedrichstadt offers great opportunities for cycling and hiking in the picturesque river landscape of Eider-Treene-Sorge.

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22.3 km

Stepped-gable houses on Friedrichstadt Market Square

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The stepped gable houses on the market square form a closed front of Dutch merchant houses.

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22.4 km

Friedrichstadt Market Square

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Sweet, when a tourist watches the tourists. 😉
Small Amsterdam in the real north.
If you walk through the small streets and lanes or on the canals you will really remember Amsterdam. No wonder, there were also Dutch planning and building the Friechrichstadt.
The market square with its small cafes invites you to linger.
In any case, you should make a canal cruise or take the tax in your own hands. Everywhere you can rent boats, including e-boats 😉

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22.4 km

Friedrichstadt canals

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The canals look like in the Netherlands and the buildings convey this impression. No wonder, since the city was built by many Dutch immigrants who were persecuted in their homeland in the 17th century because of their religion. Incidentally, the canals were all manually dug.

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22.5 km

Friedrichstadt town centre

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A very nice place that you should definitely see. Really reminds of the beautiful little Holland towns. The gastronomy on the market square also invites you to stop by.

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28.9 km

Nordfeld Lock

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The system was built around 1935 and ensures a stable water level in the upper reaches of the river. To the west of the Nordfeld lock, the water level still fluctuates with the tide. At the same time, the structure protected the towns in the hinterland from storm surges that pushed the water of the North Sea inland. This task was taken over in 1972 by the Eider barrier at the mouth of the river

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