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

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Landkreis Nienburg/Weser

Nienburg/Weser

Raddestorf

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

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

02:03

36.2km

80m

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: August 23, 2026

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Staustufe Schlüsselburg

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11.8 km

View From the Bridge Over the Schlüsselburg Lock Canal

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13.3 km

Schlüsselburg barn quarter

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The Scheunenviertel, which still exists today, in the Schlüsselburg district of Petershagen is a rural cultural asset of supra-regional importance. The oldest of the 26 barns still in existence today …

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14.1 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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14.9 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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19.2 km

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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19.2 km

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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19.4 km

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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