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Ludwigskanal exploration

Embark on a fascinating tour through the remnants of the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal, a 19th-century engineering marvel in Nuremberg. Discover the stories behind the canal's intricate network of 100 locks, designed to connect the Danube and Main rivers. Explore the lock keeper's house and marvel at the impressive engineering that once bridged a height difference of 264 meters. This tour offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era of ambitious transportation endeavors, now replaced by modern advancements, yet still echoing the ingenuity of its time.

Stops
5
City
Nuremberg
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Stops on this tour

  1. Schleusenwärterhaus Schleuse 73
  2. Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanal
  3. Schleuse 73
  4. Schleuse 72
  5. Schleuse 71

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