Weser Lock, Minden – Minden Shaft Lock loop from Kirchhorsten

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Weser Lock, Minden – Minden Shaft Lock loop from Kirchhorsten

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Weser Lock, Minden – Minden Shaft Lock loop from Kirchhorsten

02:47

49.8km

120m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.5 km for 70 m

After 28.5 km for 322 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.2 km

Path Along the River in Minden

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18.5 km

Mittelland Canal Crossing the Weser

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Here the Mittelland Canal flows over the Weser. It looks very impressive when the ships sail here.

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19.2 km

Oberhafen

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19.8 km

Weser Lock, Minden

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The Minden Weser Lock is an economy lock at the Minden waterway junction. It supplements the Minden shaft lock, which is too small for large motor freight vessels. The port …

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20.1 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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20.2 km

Segment Gate at the Shaft Lock

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The rotary segment gates were installed during the construction of the shaft lock in 1911-13 and replaced during a major renovation in 1989.

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20.5 km

Minden Shaft Lock

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The shaft lock in Minden, built between 1911 and 1915, is located in the descent from the Mittelland Canal to the Weser. Its location was chosen immediately west of the …

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26.6 km

Weser view at the Ziegelei Heisterholz

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Here, you have a great view of a roof tile factory. Right from the start, you notice that a lot of heat is used here. Then there's the roof tile exhibition and the large "Braas" lettering.

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28.6 km

Petershagen-Lahde Weir (Knotenpunkt 19)

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The stairs each have a small ramp for the bike so that you can carry or push.

The weir is only open between 15.3. and 31.10. opened. The passageways are …

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