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Schleswig-Holstein

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

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Schleswig-Holstein

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

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

01:24

24.0km

100m

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 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.0 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 13.2 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.50 km

Stone Age Park

Highlight • Historical Site

In this open-air archaeological museum, you can practice what is called experimental archaeology.

With the help of those who live there, you will discover and experience the way of life …

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2

5.98 km

Grunental High Bridge and view of the Kiel Canal

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Hello. In any case, it is always worth a tour. But you should start in Brunsbüttel, because you usually have tailwind, I did it from Holtenau with headwind because I …

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3

7.95 km

View of Grünental High Bridge

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From here, after a long journey, you finally have the first great views of the Grünentaler Hochbrücke. Enjoy the view and drive up to the bridge. Even if the driveway …

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4

9.11 km

Ships on the Kiel Canal

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5

11.0 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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12.4 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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7

13.2 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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8

13.5 km

Hohenhörn Ferry and Café Lüddecke

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Very nice beer garden

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B

24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.17 km

2.86 km

1.04 km

787 m

359 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

11.4 km

365 m

302 m

170 m

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Thursday 2 July

18°C

13°C

25 %

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