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Lech Dam Niederschönenfeld

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    1. Lech River – Lech River and Lech Canal loop from Augsburg-Oberhausen

    88.7km

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    March 25, 2022

    The Lech is pretty wide here and there are always waterfowl to be seen.

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      September 7, 2025

      The Niederschönenfeld Lech Barrage is a major hydroelectric power plant on the Lech River, serving to generate energy and offering scenic and touristic benefits.

      **Location and Function:**
      The barrage is located near Niederschönenfeld in the Bavarian district of Donau-Ries. It is part of a chain of barrages on the Lech River, which serve to regulate the river's water and harness its energy. The construction of the barrage dams the water to create a height difference for the turbines.


      **Power Plant and Energy Generation:**
      The power plant harnesses the potential energy of the dammed water to generate electricity. It makes an important contribution to the regional energy supply and the use of renewable energy.


      **Landscape Significance and Recreation:**
      Although primarily a technical structure, the barrage also impacts the surrounding landscape. The dammed Lech River forms a lake that provides habitat for aquatic plants and animals. The riverbanks can be attractive for those seeking recreation, for example, for walks or nature observation. The barrage itself can be interesting from a technical perspective.


      **In summary:**
      The Niederschönenfeld Lech barrage is a functional hydroelectric power plant that plays an important role in energy generation and simultaneously shapes the Lech River landscape. It is an example of the use of natural resources for sustainable energy production.

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        October 19, 2018

        Beautiful, many different species of birds, undisturbed nature

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          Location: Niederschönenfeld, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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