Hengsteysee - Laufwasserkraftwerk Hengstey bei Herdecke / Hagen-Boele

Hengsteysee - run-of-river power plant Hengstey near Herdecke / Hagen-BoeleThe Hengstey run-of-river power station is a hydroelectric power station at the end of the Hengsteysee in the course of the Ruhr, exactly at the city boundary between Herdecke and Hagen in North Rhine-Westphalia; The power plant building is located on the Hagener side.The run-of-river power plant was realized as a combination plant with a roller weir in the 1920s. After the construction of the Ruhr water was then dammed to Hengsteysee. Since then, the river water and the height difference of about 4.6 m provide the continuous basis for regenerative power generation.For hikers, runners and cyclists there is the opportunity to cross the Ruhr here directly over a pedestrian bridge at the power plant between Herdecke and Hagen. From here you have a great view of the roller weir and the Kaplan turbine houses. As on many bridges, the fashion of the "love castles" has not stopped, now decorate the bridge. Care is required for cyclists on the central tracks.

The Hengsteysee is an excursion destination which is definitely worth it.

perfect for cycling in order to make long trips

beautiful bike path there is a lot to see

Panorama. Good coverings. Gastronomy is also available.

Worth driving here you can drive around nicely!

nice view of the power plant

From the bridge there is an impressive view of the Hengstey run-of-river power plant

Cyclists apply here. Please dismount.

Great local recreation guaranteed.

Nice for walking and cycling

Beautiful lake between Herdecke and Hagen. You can walk and cycle here

Connects Hagen with Herdecke and whoever makes the rounds around the Hengste See has to cross the bridge.

Good starting point for a tour around the Hengsteysee with bridge, fish ladder and restaurant. Unfortunately, the bridge is to be demolished because the operator no longer needs it. The cities of Herdecke and Hagen are committed to maintaining the transition.

Very old but beautiful bridge

Very nice bridge with wooden covering. Warning: you have to push here.

Cyclists have to get off here ... even if hardly anyone has stuck to it ...

Must be pushed over the bridge!

Nice view over the Ruhr and a good starting point for tours in various directions.
There is also a nice beer garden there.

Very nice old railway bridge

Bridge at the Hengsteysee and Ruhr, unfortunately this has to be pushed

Nice view of the Ruhr and interesting bridge construction.
If you love your bike, you can push here. Deep rails are embedded in the wooden floor construction.
Experienced cyclists can certainly cycle carefully over the bridge when there is little traffic ;-)