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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Wacken Tower loop from Wacken

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Schleswig-Holstein

Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Wacken Tower loop from Wacken

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Hochdonn Railway Bridge – Wacken Tower loop from Wacken

01:25

25.1km

60m

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: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.00 km for 214 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

After 14.7 km for 217 m

Open: • January-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

6.98 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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7.24 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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7.97 km

View of the Hochdonn Rail Bridge

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The Hochdonn railway bridge is located in Schleswig-Holstein. The Marschbahn crosses the Kiel Canal on it. The high bridge was built from 1913 to 1920.

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17.0 km

Burg Ferry on the Kiel Canal

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If you are lucky, there are children on board and the captain is in a good mood, it can even be done in a loop - in other words, 360 degrees of rotation before mooring on the other side :)

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18.2 km

Hochdonn Canal Bridge

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A gigantic structure. As I know it is 42m high and 2218m long. Definitely a highlight on this route.

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19.0 km

Hochdonn Railway Bridge

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The construction of the Kiel Canal (1887 to 1895) cut the route of the Marschbahn east of Brunsbüttel. A swing bridge was built for the railway at Taterphal, which existed …

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24.8 km

Wacken Open Air Festival Grounds

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The Wacken Open Air (W: O: A) is a heavy metal festival held for the first time in 1990, held annually in Wacken on the first weekend of August. It …

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24.9 km

Wacken Tower

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The former grain silo in Wacken has been converted into the Wacken-Tower. Since 1990, Wacken has been home to the world's largest heavy metal festival, the Wacken Open Air. The …

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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

8.54 km

3.16 km

1.33 km

534 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

8.97 km

314 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

15°C

6°C

65 %

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