View of Burg Thann – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Schwarzenbach

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View of Burg Thann – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Schwarzenbach

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View of Burg Thann – Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal loop from Schwarzenbach

02:21

8.63km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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771 m

Wooden Bridge Over the Old Canal

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Place as already described.

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4.47 km

View of Burg Thann

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In the 12th century, the Imperial Ministers, the Lords of Thann, had the castle built. The mighty keep (27 m), the castle well with a depth of 30 meters, high …

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4.49 km

St. John's Church Burgthann

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St. John's Church is a Protestant church in the Middle Franconian community of Burgthann. The church's address is Kirchenweg 7, 90559 Burgthann.

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7.24 km

Distelloch Dam (Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal)

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The Diestelloch Dam is an artificially created dam that spans a deep valley. Here you can hike above the valley and enjoy the beautiful view. An information board in the …

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7.45 km

Sluice Gate in Schwarzachtal

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No lock, no lock gate! No points.

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7.64 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Diverse landscape along the canal bank. Recommended at any time of year.

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8.39 km

Inn Zum Ludwigskanal and Treidelschiff Elfriede

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From May to September you can take a boat tour with Elfriede on selected Sundays. The barge is pulled by the draft horse “Florian” around 2 kilometers to the Dörlbach …

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

2.50 km

898 m

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.37 km

2.13 km

415 m

323 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

10°C

4°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 9, 2023,„Walk & Talk „ 12/2023 - Runde durchs Schwarzachtal ab Burgthann mit dem Borderlinetrialog

For the 7th time, people with borderlines, relatives and professionals have met to hike together and exchange ideas.

I am very happy (and also a bit proud) to have been able to organize these tours on a voluntary basis since October 2022.

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