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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – Mittelland Canal Cycle Path loop from Schartau

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Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – Mittelland Canal Cycle Path loop from Schartau

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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – Mittelland Canal Cycle Path loop from Schartau

01:33

24.9km

70m

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: August 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.91 km

Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path

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Just wonderful to drive along here

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5.00 km

Elbe-Havel Canal Bridge

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The Barlebener See is always worth a trip. You can also enjoy relaxing there for a while. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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5.54 km

View of Niegripp Lock

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The Niegripp lock was opened in 1938 and replaced the Old Niegripp lock from 1872, located a little further north. The lock connects the Elbe river with the Mittelland Canal …

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6.83 km

Hohenwarthe Lock on the Mittelland Canal

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An impressive double lock, it closes the eastern section of the Mittelland Canal to the east and serves to overcome the different water levels between the Mittelland Canal and the Elbe-Havel Canal, which begins 200 m further east.

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9.03 km

Mittelland Canal Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path at the MLK.

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9.09 km

Mittelland Canal

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12.1 km

Magdeburg-Rothensee Ship Lift

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The celebration of the 75th birthday of the ship lift was in 2013

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15.0 km

View of the Magdeburg Water Bridge

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It is very fascinating how the bridge over the Elbe carries the water with ship traffic from the Mittelland Canal. An absolute highlight along the Elbe Cycle Path.

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24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

6.30 km

5.72 km

525 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

4.88 km

3.62 km

1.09 km

931 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 21 August

21°C

13°C

22 %

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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – Mittelland Canal Cycle Path loop from Schartau

Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path

Elbe-Havel Canal Bridge

View of Niegripp Lock

Hohenwarthe Lock on the Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal Cycle Path

Mittelland Canal

Magdeburg-Rothensee Ship Lift

View of the Magdeburg Water Bridge

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