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Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

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Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

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Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

02:08

7.97km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.63 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Burgthann

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, which can usually be navigated on the right and left on gravel roads.

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2.78 km

View of the Canal

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There is a beer garden very close to the lock, perfect for cycling or hiking.

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3.34 km

Distelloch Dam (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal)

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The Diestelloch Dam is an artificially created dam that spans a deep valley. Here you can hike above the valley and enjoy the beautiful view. An information board in the …

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3.56 km

Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal

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No lock, no lock gate! No points.

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3.74 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Diverse landscape along the canal bank. Recommended at any time of year.

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4.50 km

Inn Zum Ludwigskanal and Treidelschiff Elfriede

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From May to September you can take a boat tour with Elfriede on selected Sundays. The barge is pulled by the draft horse “Florian” around 2 kilometers to the Dörlbach …

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4.54 km

The towboat Elfriede on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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An old towboat on the old canal. Regular trips take place in the summer. It's the perfect way to slow down.

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5.77 km

View of Schwarzenbach

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View of Schwarzenbach and surrounding villages

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7.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

720 m

710 m

568 m

376 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

1.60 km

836 m

710 m

599 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

30°C

14°C

21 %

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Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Oberferrieden

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Burgthann

View of the Canal

Distelloch Dam (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal)

Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Inn Zum Ludwigskanal and Treidelschiff Elfriede

The towboat Elfriede on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

View of Schwarzenbach

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