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Lech Dam 18 near Kaufering is a run-of-river power plant on the Lech River with a capacity of 16.7 MW and a head of 13.3 m. In operation since 1975, it is operated by Uniper Kraftwerke and feeds electricity into the Bayernwerk AG grid.

You should take a look, the blue is fascinating! Not far from the zoo

The Lech barrage 18 is not only a technical structure, but also an important nature and recreation area. Here are some additional interesting facts and details: Technical features The barrage is part of a larger system of barrages along the Lech, which has been used to generate energy and regulate floods since the 1920s. The power plant itself uses Kaplan turbines, which are particularly efficient at lower head heights and ensure a uniform flow. This type of turbine is ideal for rivers such as the Lech, which have rather low gradients in this region. Ecological significance and renaturation Like many barrages, the Lech barrage 18 also has a major impact on nature. In recent decades, however, there have been extensive efforts to renature the banks and alluvial forests in order to protect the habitat for animals and plants and improve water quality. The floodplains of the Lech in particular offer valuable biotopes for numerous bird species, including rare species such as the little ringed plover and kingfisher populations.

Very nice round trip. Unfortunately, the hiking trail at the reservoir is currently closed. https://www.merkur.de/lokales/landsberg-kreisbote/landsberg-einsturzgefahr-bruecke-wanderweg-sperrung-stauweiher-teufelskueche-pitzling-dauer-92916960.html

A beautiful and idyllic area. A trip is worth it.

Wikipedia (Devil's Kitchen (Landsberg am Lech), 2023-04-11): https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teufelskueche_%28Landsberg_am_Lech%29 Wikipedia (Dorfangerbach, 2023-04-11): https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorfallenbach Stadtwerke Landsberg (water trail, information board 3, Stauweiher, 2023-04-10): “… The springs on the south side of the gorge were tapped in 1927, and the work was completed in 1929 with the construction of the dam. The reservoir is mainly fed by sources that have not been developed or secured. The water obtained in this way was conveyed to the pump house in the devil's kitchen via a penstock, where it drove a turbine that pumped drinking water into the city..." Stadtwerke Landsberg (drinking water protection area, 2023-04-11): https://www.stadtwerke-landsberg.de/wassernetz/trinkwasserschutzgebiet

Restaurant Teufelsküche (2023-04-11): https://www.teufelskueche-landsberg.de/kontakt.html - Contact / Opening hours Stadtwerke Landsberg (Eating and drinking with a view of the Lech, 2021-06-10): https://www.stadtwerke-landsberg.de/pressemitteilungen/pressemitteilungen-2021/essen-und-trinken-mit-blick-auf-den-lech 20210610 Teufelskueche oeffnet.pdf “… With summer temperatures, the Teufelsküche restaurant is once again attracting visitors. Stadtwerke Landsberg KU has completed all work on the water supply pumping station, which is located in the basement of the building. …” Wikipedia (Devil's Kitchen (Landsberg am Lech), 2023-04-11): https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teufelsküche_(Landsberg_am_Lech)

Restaurant Teufelsküche (2023-04-11): https://www.teufelskueche-landsberg.de/kontakt.html - Contact / Opening hours Stadtwerke Landsberg (Eating and drinking with a view of the Lech, 2021-06-10): https://www.stadtwerke-landsberg.de/pressemitteilungen/pressemitteilungen-2021/essen-und-trinken-mit-blick-auf-den-lech 20210610 Teufelskueche oeffnet.pdf “… With summer temperatures, the Teufelsküche restaurant is once again attracting visitors. Stadtwerke Landsberg KU has completed all work on the water supply pumping station, which is located in the basement of the building. …” Wikipedia (Devil's Kitchen (Landsberg am Lech), 2023-04-11): https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teufelsküche_(Landsberg_am_Lech)