--- title: "Energie-Entdecker Route Mittelweser (Suedroute)" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/tour/energie-entdecker-route-mittelweser-suedroute" 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 demonstrate 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, please exercise extra cautionPlease 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/699169/216245139b2a7e5ea3345d06984dd97c67f9965f7e81037f6ac6299ae44d5895/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Energie-Entdecker Route Mittelweser (Suedroute) =============================================== - 60.80 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: easy - Asphalt - Bicycle Three cyclists wearing helmets stand on a bridge over a river and look at a map together. The watermill in Liebenau Watermill with red brick building and river course, surrounded by green landscape and cloudy sky. Two large, green biogas digesters, framed by fences in front of extensive pastureland. The large Borsteler Moor Old brick mill on a river with a bridge, surrounded by green foliage in a sunny atmosphere. A group of people cycle relaxed on a narrow path through green, lush nature. A communal residential courtyard with red tiled roofs, surrounded by trees and green spaces. Bridge over a small river in a village with historic buildings and well-tended vegetation. - 3:57 h - 60.80 km - 149 m - 151 m - 21 m - 72 m - 51 m - - Start: At the blank end - Destination: At the blank end Signposted themed cycle route with 14 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 demonstrate 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, please exercise extra caution - 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 At the blank end - Museum of local history and geography - Special landscape - Historical site - Historical building - Church - Half-timbered house - Church - Church - Water mill - Direct seller - Lookout tower - Lake Destination Destination At the blank end 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 - Monument - Viewpoint - Outdoor pool Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Monument - Archaeological site - Church - Tours 21.90 km - Bicycle 22.00 km - Bicycle 23.40 km - Bicycle Contact **Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH** Lange Str. 18 31582 Nienburg (Weser) Download GPX file - -