Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Mainleus
Historic Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Mühlkanal
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Mainleus
Historic Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Mühlkanal
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 47 out of 50 mountain bikers
Location: Mainleus, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Shows that energy production and beautiful architecture are not mutually exclusive.
October 3, 2022
Hydroelectric power station with two turbines. Industrial monument built in the 1920's on the site of a former flour mill and still in operation and very effective. Two Francis turbines generate electricity with a combined output of 440 KW. It is a so-called diversion power plant, i. That is, it is not directly on the Main, but on a parallel mill canal, which is undoubtedly fish-friendly.
August 3, 2022
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