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Herdecke

Koepchenwerk Hydroelectric Power Station

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Koepchenwerk Hydroelectric Power Station

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Koepchenwerk Hydroelectric Power Station

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Location: Herdecke, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Ruhr Valley Ferry Hardenstein – Harkortsee Railway Viaduct loop from Brenscheder Straße

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330m

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2. Scenic view of the Hengsteysee – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Herdecke

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01:33

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3. Ruhr Canoe Slalom Course – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Schwerte (Ruhr)

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01:36

120m

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eBike🚴‍♀️Tanja

July 12, 2024

Definitely interesting to watch.

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Schwerte-Radler

October 22, 2024

The Koepchenwerk is a historic pumped storage power plant on the Hengsteysee in Herdecke, which was put into operation in 1930. It is considered one of the first large pumped storage power plants in Germany and was named after the engineer Arthur Koepchen, who developed the idea for this type of electricity storage. The power plant was designed to use excess electricity in times of low demand to pump water into a higher storage basin. When energy demand increased, this water could then be fed back through turbines to generate additional electricity.

The Koepchenwerk was active until 1994, before being replaced by a more modern plant. The old plant is now a listed building and is an important industrial monument that represents the history of energy supply in the Ruhr area. Visitors can explore the impressive technology and architecture on guided tours. The site also plays a central role in the International Garden Exhibition 2027, where the restored plant will be presented as a cultural attraction.

The facility is located on the northern shore of Lake Hengstey and also offers an excellent view of the Ruhr Valley. The area around the Koepchenwerk is a popular local recreation destination with a wide range of leisure activities such as hiking and cycling.

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GolfOWL

February 10, 2025

Attention - cyclists must dismount here (it gets crowded, especially on weekends)

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Location: Herdecke, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Ruhr Valley Ferry Hardenstein – Harkortsee Railway Viaduct loop from Brenscheder Straße

2. Scenic view of the Hengsteysee – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Herdecke

3. Ruhr Canoe Slalom Course – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Schwerte (Ruhr)

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