Ludwig Canal, Historic canal between Bamberg and Kelheim, Germany
The Ludwig Canal extends for 172.4 kilometers through Bavaria, connecting the Danube River at Kelheim with the Main River at Bamberg.
Construction of the canal occurred between 1836 and 1846 under King Ludwig I of Bavaria, marking the first water connection between the North Sea and Black Sea.
The canal system includes numerous preserved locks, bridges, and keeper houses that demonstrate 19th-century German engineering and construction methods.
Sections of the former towpath between Nuremberg and Berching now serve as cycling routes, offering 60 kilometers of recreational pathways.
Water supply limitations at the summit level and narrow channel dimensions led to navigation difficulties, contributing to the canal's closure in 1950.
Location: Bamberg
Location: Eichstätt district
Location: Erlangen
Location: Erlangen-Höchstadt
Location: Forchheim District
Location: Fürth
Location: Kelheim
Location: Neumarkt
Location: Nuremberg
Location: Roth
Location: Nürnberger Land
GPS coordinates: 49.41022,11.07620
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
Gartenstadt
385 m
Erdbauten des Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanals #22
658 m
Emmauskirche (Gartenstadt)
154 m
Abschnitt des Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanals
220 m
Abschnitt des Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanals
639 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
461 m
Schleuse 74 des Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanals
731 m
Schleuse 73 des Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanals
225 m
Bogenbrücke Kindermannstraße in Nürnberg
323 m
Finkenbrunn 5-11 (Nuremberg-Gartenstadt)
464 m
Finkenbrunn 26-30
418 m
Ehemaliges Arzthaus der Gartenstadt
414 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
678 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
447 m
Einlaufbauwerk am Unterhaupt der Schleuse 72
769 m
Reihenhaus der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
541 m
Symbolisches Relief der Gartenstadt am ehemaligen Gesellschaftshaus
361 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
607 m
Ausleitung in Nürnberg Gibitzenhof
52 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
419 m
Finkenbrunn 6-24
461 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
594 m
Reihenhaus der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
563 m
Schleuse 74
732 m
Ehemaliges Zentralwaschhaus der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
519 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
445 m
Schleusenwärterhaus Schleuse 73
227 m
Reihenhausgruppe der Gartenstadt Nürnberg
475 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes