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JakobusPilger
August 29, 2025
Cycling
Such a towpath (known in German as a towpath or Leinpfad), which runs alongside the river or canal, was an essential part of the transport infrastructure in earlier times. Before ships could move by motor power, horses walked along the bank, pulling the boat against the current. This activity was called "treideln" in German, and thus the "treidelpfad" got its name. Where these paths – running directly along the bank – have survived to this day, they no longer serve their original purpose, but are still popular: namely, with hikers and cyclists.
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37.5km
02:30
140m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
Easy
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Distance 1.65 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 0 m
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