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Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
Nienburg/Weser
Leese

View of the Minden Ship Lock – Minden Shaft Lock loop from Leese-Stolzenau

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Landkreis Nienburg/Weser
Nienburg/Weser
Leese

View of the Minden Ship Lock – Minden Shaft Lock loop from Leese-Stolzenau

Moderate

4.6

(210)

966

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View of the Minden Ship Lock – Minden Shaft Lock loop from Leese-Stolzenau

04:21

73.0km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.0 km for 224 m

After 37.3 km for 69 m

After 37.8 km for 101 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

18.2 km

Rail Trail Glissen–Petershagen

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The old railway line leads from Glissen to Petershagen

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2

19.5 km

Gernheim Glassworks Tower

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Watch glassblowers at work and learn about industrial history. A must for anyone traveling in this region.

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3

27.2 km

The left side of the Weser between Minden and Petershagen is fantastic. Good surfacing and a constant view of the Weser. Every now and then a barge comes by.

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4

32.0 km

Great bike path along the river. It is very narrow, but paved throughout.

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5

32.9 km

View of the Minden Ship Lock

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By the way, there is an Adventure Lab here!

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33.0 km

Minden Shaft Lock

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You can't miss the Weser lock in Minden if you're on the Weser cycle path

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33.8 km

Oberhafen

Lake

37.8 km

Fischerglacis

Forest

9

39.6 km

Minden Shaft Lock

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The shaft lock is the "old" lock. It was built between 1911 and 1914. With a length of 85 meters and a width of 10 meters, this lock is not …

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48.9 km

Büsching's Mill, Petershagen

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This Dutch windmill can be visited. The mill has recently been powered by a diesel engine. During guided tours, the functionality is explained, the mill wheel runs and everything works. …

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73.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

22.2 km

7.59 km

6.72 km

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.0 km

3.67 km

2.28 km

1.72 km

258 m

140 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

95 %

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