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Middle Franconia

Lock 72 (Ludwig Canal)

Middle Franconia

Lock 72 (Ludwig Canal)

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Lock 72 (Ludwig Canal)

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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May 26, 2018

Hiking

Always a nice place to stop and watch the reflection of the water. An information board reports on the historical background.

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November 14, 2023

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Almost two thirds of the 100 locks are still preserved today, although some have been filled. The lock chambers were 4.67 meters (16 feet) wide with outer gates spaced 34.15 meters (117 feet) apart. Most locks had a third gate, which shortened the chamber to approximately 28.30 meters (97 feet) and enabled economy operation on shorter ships. This third pair of gates did not exist at the locks on the Altmühl, the locks on the Regnitz near Erlangen and lock 100 in Bamberg because there was no need to save water there.

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July 14, 2020

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Old lock on the canal. Here is also the old lock house.

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Lock 72 (Ludwig Canal) – By the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Falkenheim

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End of the canal at the A6 motorway – Lock 72 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Falkenheim

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By the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal – Lock 72 (Ludwig Canal) loop from SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH

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01:12

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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