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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

03:24

65.8km

270m

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 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Gnadenberg

Dillberg-Heinrichsberg

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Start point

Train Station

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6.57 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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14.4 km

Loderbach Bridge and Lock Gates

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There are gates in the canal at the Loderbach Bridge

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21.6 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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the King Ludwig Canal is always nice to look at

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23.4 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Driving along the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with its exactly 100 locks is very impressive. And again and again the landscape changes its face. That's just great.

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28.5 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

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Canal no longer used from the imperial era with many old bridges and barriers. Beautiful route to Nuremberg.

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29.2 km

Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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The tour includes the best section of the Ludwig Donau Main Canal with the most locks.

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33.0 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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First section from Mühlhausen to drive beautifully next to the canal

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50.3 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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65.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

10.2 km

3.80 km

2.07 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

18.3 km

18.0 km

458 m

180 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

13°C

50 %

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path loop from Altdorf (b Nürnberg)

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Loderbach Bridge and Lock Gates

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal Path

Lock on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Neumarkt

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