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Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

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

Middle Franconia

Nürnberger Land

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

Hard

5.0

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9

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

03:41

65.5km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.02 km for 93 m

After 61.5 km for 93 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.03 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 …

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4.43 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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10.9 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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11.5 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, …

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16.4 km

Former Lock Keeper's House No. 34

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Beautifully renovated former barn keeper's house

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24.9 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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54.9 km

Schwarzach Valley Trail

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Wonderful valley. The path is easy to drive on, from time to time there are a few asphalt sections

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61.0 km

Lock 58 at Schwarzenbruck-Gsteinach

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Complete lock with 2 gates near Schwarzenbruck

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65.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

8.74 km

5.79 km

4.53 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

30.1 km

18.3 km

12.5 km

3.85 km

751 m

125 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

14°C

52 %

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