Regnitz – View of the Main-Danube Canal loop from Ludwigskanal-Denkmal

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Regnitz – View of the Main-Danube Canal loop from Ludwigskanal-Denkmal

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Regnitz – View of the Main-Danube Canal loop from Ludwigskanal-Denkmal

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24.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.06 km

View of the Main-Danube Canal

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Very nice bike path with enough places to rest.

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6.36 km

Rhine–Main–Danube Canal at Neuses

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The highest waterway in Europe

The 171 kilometer long Main-Danube Canal was opened to traffic on September 25, 1992. It begins in Kelheim an der Donau, then runs through the …

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7.38 km

Between Sculpture

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Definitely a reason to stop and take a look.

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8.20 km

Sculpture on the Regnitz Canal

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You can stop and look at all of them. Although some of these works will leave you pondering for the rest of the way.

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8.44 km

Werkkanal near Altendorf

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There are still plenty of fish for the anglers back there.

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10.8 km

Main-Danube Canal near Hirschaid

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On the surface you can progress quickly, hardly any damage. Watch out for oncoming traffic - but the route is really recommendable

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12.0 km

View of the Main–Danube Canal from the bridge at Hirschaid

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Rolls really well, long on the canal is also beautiful, but ships are rarely seen.

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

9.08 km

1.65 km

1.13 km

301 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

8.62 km

703 m

197 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

October 17, 2022,Gemütlich am Kanal rauf und runter 🌞

With this dream weather - of course it's a Monday again - just rode the bike again from Forchheim to Hirschaid.
The beer garden in the Kraus inn was already closed.
Back in Forchheim enjoyed a kebab in the sun and looked at the photo exhibition in the city park.

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May 1, 2023,1. Mai Kidsradlour 2023🌧🤷‍♂️

It was supposed to be a short bike ride with a picnic. However, the rain caught up with us, of course right at the picnic, as I said before. All so packed everything back together and cycled home in the rain. Arrived at home... unpacked everything and finished the picnic in front of the wood stove. Schee wors☺️ anyway.

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May 1, 2025,1. Mai – Familien-Radtour mit Picknick und Eisglück 🚴‍♀️🍦

On May 1st, we set off on our family bike tour full of anticipation – a bit chaotic, but in good spirits and with plenty of provisions in our luggage. 🧺🌞

The kids threw themselves into every pothole and discovered every stick along the side of the road, while Mom bravely kept an eye on things and balanced the picnic …

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