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

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

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170

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

03:23

64.9km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.38 km for 93 m

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5.79 km

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

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

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8.39 km

Schwarzach Bridge Canal (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Aqueduct)

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Bavaria's King Ludwig I, created an artificial waterway from Bamberg to Kehlheim in just ten years, linking the Main and the Danube for the first time. On 15.07.1846 the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal was officially opened. With a length of 173 km, 10 Brückkanalbauten and 100 locks, this channel was an overwhelming achievement of the engineering of its time. Today, the old canal and the Brückkanal is a popular destination for families and those seeking relaxation.

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8.80 km

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

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From the easy to cycle bike path you have a magnificent view of the old Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal.

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8.95 km

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

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Complete lock with 2 gates near Schwarzenbruck

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12.1 km

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Here too, it is always worth taking a quick look at such an old art

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12.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal is a relic from the era of industrialization. Thanks to it, people could travel by ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea. At some point, its economic importance declined and tourism increased. The towpaths are a wonderful place to stroll or cycle.

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17.5 km

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

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Beautifully renovated former barn keeper's house

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26.0 km

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

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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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64.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

9.89 km

3.93 km

2.65 km

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

21.1 km

11.9 km

2.08 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

22°C

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August 16, 2025,5-Flüsse-RW: T1 Nürnberg ➡️ Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

There's still so much to discover. For example, how our ancestors conceived the waterway between the North Sea and the Black Sea, finally realized it thanks to the decision of the energetic Bavarian King Ludwig I, and then put it into practice. This can be seen on this stage of the Five Rivers Cycle Route in Bavaria. I was already …

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

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

Schwarzach Bridge Canal (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Aqueduct)

View of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal and Lock Keeper's House

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

Art on the Canal – Jacob’s Ladder

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