🌊 The Vechte River is the lifeblood of Metelen and significantly shapes the character of this "Vechte town." The Metelen section of the Vechte is particularly interesting due to the successful combination of historical use and modern renaturalization.

Translated by

•

P & C

January 9, 2026

Cycling

⚙️ Plagemann's Mill & The New Vechte
One of the most striking landmarks on the Vechte River is the historic Plagemann's Mill.

To restore the passage of fish and other aquatic life, a bypass channel – the so-called "New Vechte" – was created. This channel acts like a natural, small stream and bypasses the high weir.

Translated by

•

P & C

June 7, 2025

Cycling

The large dam at Plagemann's Mill on the Vechte River, with a drop of approximately 3 meters, has been operated by the municipality of Metelen solely as a cultural dam since 1980. The listed mill building and mill museum are a popular site in Metelen. Therefore, the creation of a passable watercourse for fish and microorganisms at the weir site was combined with a significant urban development upgrade of the entire surrounding area.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Vechte River at Metelen

4.8

(126)

358

riders

1. Steinfurt Castle – Railroad cycle path loop from Altenrheine

67.6km

03:55

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(71)

251

riders

2. Very beautiful section along the Dinkel river – Dinkel Nature Trail loop from Ochtrup

44.8km

02:48

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(39)

148

riders

3. Historic Center of Nienborg – Vechte River at Metelen loop from Metelen (Land)

39.2km

02:25

60m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 100 m

Weather

Tuesday 10 March

11°C

4°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Metelen, Kreis Steinfurt, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

KLJB Metelen Shelter

Fahrradstraße Ochtrup–Metelen

Bahntrassenweg Ochtrup – Rheine, Auffahrt Welbergen

Pest Cemetery Welbergen

Vechtepättken

View of Münsterland

Strönfeld Quarry Lake

Smooth Cycle Path in Landkreis Emsland

St. Johannes Baptist Church Langenhorst

Metelen Ort Station Memorial

Vechte River at Metelen

1. Steinfurt Castle – Railroad cycle path loop from Altenrheine

2. Very beautiful section along the Dinkel river – Dinkel Nature Trail loop from Ochtrup

3. Historic Center of Nienborg – Vechte River at Metelen loop from Metelen (Land)

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️