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Middle Franconia

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schwabach

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schwabach

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Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path loop from Schwabach

03:10

59.5km

310m

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: March 27, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9 m for 8 m

After 59.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.7 km

Old Canal (Alter Kanal) at Königshof

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Flat, well-maintained gravel paths in beautiful surroundings.

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2

14.7 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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"Danube and Main connected for shipping, a work by Carl the Great tries, started again by Ludwig I. King of Bavaria and completes MDCCCXLVI." - This inscription can be found on the canal monument in Erlangen Castle.

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3

15.9 km

Historic Lock and Crane on the Ludwig Canal at Worzeldorf

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The only lock in this section of the canal where wooden gates still regulate the water level. Directly behind the lock is a small harbor bay. There, you'll find a …

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4

18.7 km

Stone Arch Bridge over the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Here again a very beautiful stone bridge leads over the Ludwig Donau - Main Canal. Several cycling and hiking trails also cross here.

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5

18.7 km

König-Ludwig Canal Cycle Path

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The old canal is always worth a visit, whether you are hiking or cycling, and the forest playground right next door is a nice change for the little ones.

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6

20.2 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal near Wendelstein

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One of the most beautiful sections on the canal - but also pay attention to the side where cycling is allowed

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7

24.9 km

Forest Path from Furth to Räubersried

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Beautiful forest path that is ideal for cycling

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8

38.3 km

Rothsee

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The Rothsee is the heart of the water transfer from the Danube to the Rhine-Main area. It stores the Altmühl and Danube water pumped up via the Main - Danube …

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39.0 km

Nordwestufer der Rothsee-Hauptsperre

Nature Reserve

B

59.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.5 km

6.01 km

5.37 km

4.30 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

16.4 km

13.6 km

2.86 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

82 %

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