Schlüsselburg Castle – Schlüsselburg Lock loop from Leese

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Landkreis Nienburg/Weser

Nienburg/Weser

Leese

Schlüsselburg Castle – Schlüsselburg Lock loop from Leese

Moderate

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Schlüsselburg Castle – Schlüsselburg Lock loop from Leese

04:54

19.3km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Staustufe Schlüsselburg

Weseraue

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.03 km

Schlüsselburg Weir and Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The Schlüsselburg barrage at water kilometer 236.6 is a dam with an associated hydroelectric power plant. It was built in the 1950s. The weir was built in 1956 and consists …

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8.68 km

Old Parish House Schlüsselburg

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Place for pilgrims to stay overnight. I walked past it three times before I noticed it.

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8.79 km

Schlüsselburg Castle

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A beautiful example of the Weser Renaissance. Schlüsselburg was founded in 1335. In that year, the Bishop of Minden built the fortified Slotenburg House to protect his western territory. The …

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8.85 km

Schlüsselburg Church

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The church was built in 1585 by Drosten Ludolf von Klencke and the council of the town of Schlüsselburg. In 1864 the tower was raised. The church is a small …

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11.0 km

Schlüsselburg Lock

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You should definitely visit the lock if you want to see up close how an older lock is still doing its job well today.

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14.2 km

Stolzenau Town Hall

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A fine ice cream parlor directly opposite!

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17.3 km

View of Leese and the Kiesteiche from Leeser Höhe

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Beautiful view over the gravel ponds and across to Leese with the church.

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17.6 km

Leeser Teich

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The Leeser pond is a quarry pond. It is also interesting for anglers.
There is the possibility to walk directly along and around its bank. However, swimming is not allowed.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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