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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Burgthann

View of Burg Thann – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Schwarzenbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Nürnberger Land
Burgthann

View of Burg Thann – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Schwarzenbach

Moderate

4.6

(15)

70

hikers

View of Burg Thann – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Schwarzenbach

02:20

8.53km

130m

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: July 12, 2026

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

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1

771 m

Wooden Bridge Over the Old Canal

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Place as already described.

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2

1.81 km

The 5 barrows on the hill show the first traces of settlement
Windau, they are likely to go back to the “Hallstatt period” 1200 to 600
v. Go back.
Source: 40 years of the large community of Burgthann (burgthann.de/download/a9bpgrrauiv7un62vj8ni3ktldr/Jubilaeumsschrift_2012.pdf)

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4.52 km

View of Burg Thann

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In the 12th century, the Imperial Ministers, the Lords of Thann, had the castle built. The mighty keep (27 m), the castle well with a depth of 30 meters, high …

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4.55 km

Schwarzach River Crossing

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5

7.13 km

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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6

7.35 km

Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal

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No lock, no lock gate! No points.

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7.54 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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8.29 km

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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8.53 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

2.59 km

720 m

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

2.23 km

2.23 km

410 m

331 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Comments

December 9, 2023,„Walk & Talk „ 12/2023 - Runde durchs Schwarzachtal ab Burgthann mit dem Borderlinetrialog
For the 7th time, people with borderlines, relatives and professionals have met to hike together and exchange ideas.

I am very happy (and also a bit proud) to have been able to organize these tours on a voluntary basis since October 2022.

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