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Erlangen Harbor – Main-Danube Canal loop from Erlangen

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Middle Franconia

Erlangen Harbor – Main-Danube Canal loop from Erlangen

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Erlangen Harbor – Main-Danube Canal loop from Erlangen

01:44

6.80km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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953 m

View of Erlangen Harbor

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A change of pace on the somewhat dreary canal bank. At least a quadruple scull cruised through the harbor today (August 17, 2025).

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1.16 km

Erlangen Canal Harbor

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1.32 km

Erlangen Harbor

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4

2.85 km

Main-Danube Canal

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Beautiful view of Erlangen from the dam crest.

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3.09 km

Aurachtalbahn Bridge over the Main-Danube Canal

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The Aurachtalbahn bridge over the RMD canal is characterized by its solid construction and functional aesthetics. Coming from Erlangen-Bruck, it forms the entrance to the former Frauenaurach train station. Its …

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4.27 km

Main-Danube Canal

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Beautifully accessible by bike path from Frauenaurach to Büchenbach

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6.44 km

View of the Erlangen skyline along the Regnitz River

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With stacked apartments

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6.46 km

Bridge Over the Main-Danube Canal

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straight without hmm but gladly headwind!

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6.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

1.01 km

672 m

593 m

112 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

1.37 km

1.15 km

405 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

24°C

9°C

16 %

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