🌊 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.

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January 9, 2026

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⚙️ 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.

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June 7, 2025

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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.

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