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Leerstetten Lock – Leerstetten Lock loop from Büchenbach

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Middle Franconia

Leerstetten Lock – Leerstetten Lock loop from Büchenbach

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4.5

(11)

86

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Leerstetten Lock – Leerstetten Lock loop from Büchenbach

01:03

18.2km

90m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

95 m

View of St. Ottilia Church, Pfaffenhofen

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Beautiful view over the Rednitz to the church of Pfaffenhofen

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2

7.18 km

Canal Road near Meckenlohe

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The road runs parallel to the canal towards Meckenlohe and is a good alternative to the dusty gravel road that runs directly along the canal.

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3

7.57 km

Gravel Path Along the Canal

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You can't go astray there...

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4

8.42 km

Leerstetten Lock

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The Leerstetten Lock is one of 16 locks in the Main-Danube Canal. It is located two reaches north of the canal's summit, south of Nuremberg, and is a low-cost lock. …

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9.03 km

Leerstetten Lock

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The lock Leerstetten was built in the period from 1974 to 1980 as part of the construction of the federal waterway Main-Danube Canal and put into operation on 27 September …

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6

9.24 km

Cycling signpost to Schwabach, Rednitzhembach, Schwand, Hilpoltstein, and Rothsee

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It's a long way from Nuremberg but the drive was very nice

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7

9.26 km

Picnic Area by the Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice resting place on the canal for resting and having a snack

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8

15.8 km

Restaurant Seerose at Schleifweiher

Highlight • Restaurant

On the beautifully situated terrace by the pond you can almost feel like you're on holiday.

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B

18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.40 km

873 m

586 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

772 m

374 m

163 m

101 m

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