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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Beldorf

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Beldorf

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Beldorf

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Beldorf

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Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal) – Hohenhörn Canal Ferry loop from Beldorf

01:46

30.9km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 15.8 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

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Train Station

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8.74 km

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal)

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The North Baltic Sea Canal (NOK; international name Kiel Canal, in Germany until 1948 Kaiser Wilhelm Canal) connects the North Sea (Elbe estuary) with the Baltic Sea (Kiel Fjord). The …

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10.1 km

View of the Schafstedt High Bridge over the Kiel Canal

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Driving here on the canal near Schafstedt is a really beautiful, impressive route on the NOK. Then to have a view of the high bridge in the nicest weather, to be amazed to admire the construction, is a real experience.

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10.6 km

Kanal 33 Café & Restaurant on the Kiel Canal

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Right next to the Hohenhörn canal ferry.

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15.8 km

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

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When the summer weather is nice, a tour here is worth it.

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16.0 km

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

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The ferries across the Kiel Canal run around the clock as needed. You'll definitely come over, no matter when you come. And it's free. There is nothing to complain about. ;)

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16.1 km

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

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The reason for the construction of a crossing structure in this region was the construction of the Kiel Canal (NOK), which was also owned by the WSV and was completed …

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21.1 km

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry

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The Hohenhörn ferry is one of 14 ferries that take cars, pedestrians and cyclists across the canal day and night.

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28.4 km

Grünental High Bridge

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One of many bridges

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30.9 km

End point

Train Station

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23.6 km

2.85 km

2.58 km

1.74 km

133 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

7.99 km

192 m

162 m

133 m

< 100 m

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