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

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

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

02:41

45.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. 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 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34.1 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 44.2 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

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5.85 km

Kanal 33 Café & Restaurant on the Kiel Canal

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It's worth it, you can have a good meal or coffee here.

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6.31 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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9.24 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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15.4 km

View from north to Grünentaler Hochbrücke

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Nice view from the old bridge pillar of the Grünetaler Hochbrücke🧐🧐

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34.3 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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44.0 km

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

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The ferries across the Kiel Canal run around the clock as needed. You'll definitely come over, no matter when you come. And it's free. There is nothing to complain about. ;)

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44.1 km

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

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The reason for the construction of a crossing structure in this region was the construction of the Kiel Canal (NOK), which was also owned by the WSV and was completed …

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44.4 km

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

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When the summer weather is nice, a tour here is worth it.

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45.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

10.1 km

9.61 km

4.36 km

1.37 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

19.1 km

4.20 km

774 m

310 m

290 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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

Kanal 33 Café & Restaurant on the Kiel Canal

View of the Schafstedt High Bridge over the Kiel Canal

Kiel Canal (Nord-Ostsee-Kanal)

View from north to Grünentaler Hochbrücke

Hohenhörn Canal Ferry

Hochdonn Ferry and Railway Bridge on the Kiel Canal

View of the Hochdonn High Bridge

View of the Hochdonn Railway Bridge

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