The route on Main-Danube Canal is not an official long-distance cycle route. The tour is ideally suited as a connection from the Main to the Danube.
Route profile
- Length: 138 km (Bamberg - Dietfurt) from Bamberg to Kelheim is about 180 km.
- Signposting: no continuous signposting. At the Altmühl long-distance cycle signpost; but you can rarely get lost because you always follow the canal.
- Slopes: almost no; There are only climbs at the locks (approx. 10-20 meters in altitude each)
- Path condition: gravel paths on the canal
- Traffic load: largely free of traffic
- Suitable bike: Best touring bike, but everyday bike is also sufficient
- Family suitability: yes, ideal family route, as largely traffic-free and flat
- Inline suitability: no, there are gravel roads
background
preparation
getting there
Public transportation
By bicycle
In the street
Route description with sights
The runs from Bamberg to Forchheim Aischtal cycle path along the canal.
Corner points of the route
Note: If you are familiar with the route, remove the heading "Corner points of the route" and replace this section with a detailed route description with stages. It is best to simply work the place names into the stages. You can find instructions on how to do this here .
An example of a completed cycle route with stages is here to find.
Other places to stay
security
trips
GPS data
- Route profile with GPS data and Google Earth KMZ file in Bike tour wiki
References to literature and maps
Web links
- Main-Danube Canal cycle route im Bike tour wiki - extensive route description
