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Herdecke

Hengsteysee Railway and Footbridge

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Hengsteysee Railway and Footbridge

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Hengsteysee Railway and Footbridge

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

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Stephan

February 8, 2018

The Hengstey run-of-river power plant was built between 1927 and 1929. In addition to generating energy, it serves to regulate the river, improve the self-purification of the Ruhr and, last but not least, create a high level of recreational value through the dammed Hengsteysee.

The three turbines in the power plant generate around 11 million kWh per year, enough for around 3,000 households.

The Hengstey run-of-river power plant is part of the Industrial Culture Route.

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laufwasserkraftwerk_Hengstey

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Winhold

June 10, 2019

Here at the western end of the Hengsteysee the power plant dams up the Ruhr to the Hengsteysee. From here you can see the Koepchenwerk on the north shore well. If you like a longer break, you can stop in the restaurants or have a rustic picnic.

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Angel

January 5, 2017

Many good recreational opportunities cycling, hiking and inline skating.

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Michael

May 28, 2018

Hengsteysee - Hengstey run-of-river power plant near Herdecke / Hagen-Boele

The Hengstey run-of-river power plant 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 height difference of approximately 4.6 m have provided 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.

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Sebastian

April 28, 2018

The Stauhöher is really impressive.

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Sebastian

April 28, 2018

Pretty long old steel bridge. Nice crossing

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Königsborner

May 7, 2019

Very nice view of the Hengsteysee and Ruhr. Please pay attention to the rails, risk of accident for cyclists. Footbridge.

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Micky 66

July 16, 2019

You should push your bike over the bridge

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Oflu Laz 61

July 27, 2019

A beautiful old bridge. And the area is just gorgeous

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Totti

October 10, 2020

I haven't seen that anywhere an artist :) where the rails are really dangerous

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Rui

April 14, 2019

Very nice and bike friendly route

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Edwin

May 4, 2019

Nice power plant and great bike path

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Christof🚴‍♂️

June 11, 2019

Interesting hydroelectric power station on Hengsteysee

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Philipp

June 24, 2019

Impressive to see. Nestled in the recreation area, beautiful bike path

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Kevin

April 1, 2021

Water plant is just being freshly painted worthwhile

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Christian

June 1, 2021

It is better to push because in the end a sheet checker might be waiting for you. # 8000Watt

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Edwin

April 21, 2019

Nice bridge over the lake

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Edwin

May 6, 2019

great bridge over the Ruhr

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Beastmaster

August 10, 2019

An interesting building, which is a bit tricky due to the wooden planks in wet conditions

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Rui

September 9, 2019

One should push too thin tires could get stuck

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Michael

May 29, 2020

A very special industrial monument.

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Mitrilmo

July 25, 2020

Attention, the bridge teeters a little, but is worth crossing because you have a good view of the power plant.

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schlumpf

March 16, 2021

Better to slide over this bridge, it can happen that you get cashed on the other side.

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Rui

April 14, 2019

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

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