--- title: "Energie-Entdecker Route Mittelweser (Nordroute)" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/tour/energie-entdecker-route-mittelweser-nordroute" description: "Why do we see lightning during thunderstorms? How is electricity generated? What are renewable energy sources? How is biogas produced? What are energy crops? The Mittelweser Energy Discovery Trail provides answers to these questions.The approximately 100-kilometer route is divided into a northern route (43 km) and a southern route (65 km). It connects 21 energy sites in the Middle Weser region, where various forms of energy production are showcased.Along the route, facilities and projects for generating electricity from wind, water, and solar energy are explained—from historic windmills and watermills to modern wind turbines. Photovoltaic systems and a solar fueling station in Lower Saxony illustrate the use of solar energy. At the hydroelectric power plant in Drakenburg, visitors can see how electrical energy is generated by damming the Weser River.The route is supplemented by information on combined heat and power plants and biogas plants with various utilization concepts.You can also find the Energy Discovery Route on Komoot.Safety instructions:Please note that throughout the entire tour, you use the bike paths at your own riskNo guarantee is provided regarding the usability of the bike pathsIn cities, extra caution is generally advisedPlease use existing bike pathsDangerous areas, such as bollards, barriers, and unsecured crossings of state highways, are to be expected along the route—this warning applies in particular to families with small children who are cycling." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/592018/820a63c0d82d1a7626195f5d3cab6bd11c1708970a0350347bb89826a1c80977/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Energie-Entdecker Route Mittelweser (Nordroute) =============================================== - 43.50 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: easy - Asphalt - Bicycle Calm bathing lake surrounded by trees, clear reflections in the water and a bright blue sky. The Wietzen church presents itself with its striking red tiled roof and robust stone tower. Historic watermill with rustic brick building, wooden water wheel and surrounding green trees. Barrier-free access to the Weser at Drakenburg with lock and weir, surrounded by green meadows. Cyclists on a shady path near Nienburg, in the background a church with a striking tower. Two cyclists stand on a bridge and look out over the idyllic course of the Weser. The picture shows the Drakenburg lock with water channel, surrounded by green areas and a brick building. A cargo ship glides along a quiet canal, surrounded by green trees and open fields. A cyclist is standing on a blue bridge, looking out over the Balge Lock Canal. - 2:48 h - 43.50 km - 82 m - 76 m - 19 m - 63 m - 44 m - - Start: Weserstrasse - Destination: Weser Wall Signposted themed cycle route with 8 stations all about renewable energies Why do we see lightning during thunderstorms? How is electricity generated? What are renewable energy sources? How is biogas produced? What are energy crops? The Mittelweser Energy Discovery Trail provides answers to these questions. The approximately 100-kilometer route is divided into a northern route (43 km) and a southern route (65 km). It connects 21 energy sites in the Middle Weser region, where various forms of energy production are showcased. Along the route, facilities and projects for generating electricity from wind, water, and solar energy are explained—from historic windmills and watermills to modern wind turbines. Photovoltaic systems and a solar fueling station in Lower Saxony illustrate the use of solar energy. At the hydroelectric power plant in Drakenburg, visitors can see how electrical energy is generated by damming the Weser River. The route is supplemented by information on combined heat and power plants and biogas plants with various utilization concepts. You can also find the Energy Discovery Route on . **Safety instructions:** - Please note that throughout the entire tour, you use the bike paths at your own risk - No guarantee is provided regarding the usability of the bike paths - In cities, extra caution is generally advised - Please use existing bike paths - Dangerous areas, such as bollards, barriers, and unsecured crossings of state highways, are to be expected along the route—this warning applies in particular to families with small children who are cycling. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Weserstrasse - Bridge - Lake - Monument - Public WC - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Museum of local history and geography - Church - Water mill - Church - Power plant - Church - Historical building - Historical building Destination Destination Weser Wall Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Church - Historical building - Historical building - Church Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Weekly market - Christmas market - Place of interest - Bike workshop/repair - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Bridge - Tours 21.90 km - Bicycle 58.74 km - Bicycle 57.95 km - Bicycle Contact **Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH** Lange Str. 18 31582 Nienburg (Weser) Download GPX file - -