St. John's Church, Heimsen – Schlüsselburg Castle loop from Heimsen

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St. John's Church, Heimsen – Schlüsselburg Castle loop from Heimsen

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St. John's Church, Heimsen – Schlüsselburg Castle loop from Heimsen

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13.7km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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576 m

St. John's Church, Heimsen

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If you get the opportunity to look inside the church, you should do so. The atmosphere is very special. On the day of the open monument there are guided tours …

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714 m

Königs-Blick Rest Area on the Weser near Heimsen

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The wooden viewing platform at Fischerhagen (east of the old ferry house) is ideal for a short break to let your gaze wander over the Weser towards the nature reserve and further towards Schlüsselburg.

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721 m

Königsblick at Fischerhagen – Weser viewpoint

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The wooden viewing platform at Fischerhagen (to the east of the Old Ferry House) is ideal for a short break to let your gaze wander over the Weser to the nature reserve and further in the direction of Schlüsselburg.

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1.19 km

Heimsen Old Monument Square (Weser Riverside Rest Area)

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Beautifully landscaped, spacious rest area right on the banks of the Weser with great views in both directions.

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4.99 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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7.90 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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7.95 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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