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Main Pumping Station, Minden – Minden Market Square loop from Nordstadt
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesGermanyNorth Rhine-WestphaliaKreis Minden-LübbeckeMinden
Main Pumping Station, Minden – Minden Market Square loop from Nordstadt
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Main Pumping Station, Minden – Minden Market Square loop from Nordstadt
02:18
9.03km
30m
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: June 25, 2026
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2.21 km
Main Pumping Station, Minden
Highlight • Monument
The main pumping station
The area of the Mittelland Canal from the Anderten lock to the junction from the Dortmund-Ems Canal is mainly supplied with water from the Weser by the Minden main pumping station. The main pumping station was built between 1912 and 1914 and then inaugurated.[15] It is on the left bank of the Weser and south of the canal. In addition to feeding the Weser water into the Mittelland Canal, electricity is generated by draining excess water into the Weser. Half of the electricity generated in this way (a total of around 500,000 kWh per year) is used for the buildings at the waterway crossing.[16]
The main pumping station was originally supplied by a direct power line from the hydroelectric power station at the Dörverden barrage.[17]
From 1995 to 1999 the main pumping station was overhauled. About 58 million m³ of water are pumped annually. The conveying capacity is 16 m³/s.
Source text: Wikipedia
The area of the Mittelland Canal from the Anderten lock to the junction from the Dortmund-Ems Canal is mainly supplied with water from the Weser by the Minden main pumping station. The main pumping station was built between 1912 and 1914 and then inaugurated.[15] It is on the left bank of the Weser and south of the canal. In addition to feeding the Weser water into the Mittelland Canal, electricity is generated by draining excess water into the Weser. Half of the electricity generated in this way (a total of around 500,000 kWh per year) is used for the buildings at the waterway crossing.[16]
The main pumping station was originally supplied by a direct power line from the hydroelectric power station at the Dörverden barrage.[17]
From 1995 to 1999 the main pumping station was overhauled. About 58 million m³ of water are pumped annually. The conveying capacity is 16 m³/s.
Source text: Wikipedia
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3.52 km
View of the Weser Bridge in Minden
Highlight • Bridge
The tied arch bridge was rebuilt in 1978 as part of the reorganization of road traffic in the city of Minden and replaced the previous building, a sickle-shaped truss arch bridge with a suspended lane. At the same time, the new carriageway was expanded from two to six lanes without reinstalling the tram tracks that were no longer needed. On the new, current bridge, the bridge arches and the bridge plate are made of steel and were prefabricated north of the old bridge on the eastern bank. Then it was pushed over the Weser next to the old bridge. Here it was temporarily put into operation and moved transversely to the south after the old bridge was torn down. The receiving bridges to the west and east were extended on the old pillars, with the pillars being given a porch to widen the contact area. Four openings were created on the eastern bank, one opening on the western bank. The steel arches are not connected and are blue in color. Under the bridge in the flood area of the Weser, the ground is paved and is used on the west bank as a parking area for Mindener Schlagde, on the east bank it is a makeshift parking lot. Here, new usage measures are being considered as part of the master plan of the city of Minden.
(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weserbr%C3%BCcke_(Minden))
(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weserbr%C3%BCcke_(Minden))
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4.34 km
Old Town Hall, Minden
Highlight • Historical Site
The Old Town Hall in Minden is an impressive historic building that has served as the seat of the city council since 1260. The arcade on the ground floor, dating back to the 13th century, is particularly noteworthy and survived the destruction of World War II.
The town hall stands on the market square and is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture in Westphalia. A major renovation was carried out in the 17th century, during which a prestigious Renaissance-style town hall was created.
After the war, the town hall was rebuilt, preserving the early Gothic arcade.
The town hall stands on the market square and is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture in Westphalia. A major renovation was carried out in the 17th century, during which a prestigious Renaissance-style town hall was created.
After the war, the town hall was rebuilt, preserving the early Gothic arcade.
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4.41 km
Schmieding House, Minden
Highlight • Historical Site
The "Haus Schmieding" looks older than it actually is. It was not until 1909 that the merchant Hermann Schmieding built this house with its picturesque half-timbered facade for his wife.
The Schmieding couple got married in Hildesheim Cathedral and it was on this occasion that his wife fell in love with the Bone Crusher office building, so that the loving husband erected a building for her based on this impressive building in their hometown.
It is a typical example of the historicizing architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Architectural styles of bygone eras are reflected here.
Here it is the Nordic Renaissance that is referred to by the half-timbered structure, the protruding bay window and the very steep roof. The rich plant ornaments also point back to the Renaissance, but at the same time show clear Art Nouveau influences.
Above the ground floor, a frieze in the form of silhouettes shows images from Minden's history.
Source: hermannshoehen.teutoburgerwald.de/erleben-discoveren/sights-worthiness/excursion-targets/haus-schmieding
The Schmieding couple got married in Hildesheim Cathedral and it was on this occasion that his wife fell in love with the Bone Crusher office building, so that the loving husband erected a building for her based on this impressive building in their hometown.
It is a typical example of the historicizing architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Architectural styles of bygone eras are reflected here.
Here it is the Nordic Renaissance that is referred to by the half-timbered structure, the protruding bay window and the very steep roof. The rich plant ornaments also point back to the Renaissance, but at the same time show clear Art Nouveau influences.
Above the ground floor, a frieze in the form of silhouettes shows images from Minden's history.
Source: hermannshoehen.teutoburgerwald.de/erleben-discoveren/sights-worthiness/excursion-targets/haus-schmieding
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4.47 km
Minden Market Square
Highlight • Settlement
Great: Minden. The marketplace. The shopping streets Am Scharn and Beckerstraße. The upper town (old town) with its many half-timbered houses is absolutely charming.
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5.21 km
Historic Half-Timbered Houses at Johanniskirchhof
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The building at Johanniskirchhof 6 was erected in 1522 as the Kurienhof of the Johannisstift.
The curial courtyards were created after the dissolution of the cathedral monastery.
The central building was the residence of a clergyman.
The ground floor in solid brick construction consisted of an entrance hall with a kitchen and a hall-like living room.
The half-timbered upper floors could have served as storage, but also as a ballroom.
In the 17th century the building passed into private ownership.
Around 1800 the house was redivided inside. Both floors were given a longitudinal corridor, with rooms adjoining to the right and left on both sides.
The attic has not been developed because there is still an old elevator there.
At the beginning of the 1970s there were serious plans to demolish all the old buildings on the Johanniskirchhof.
State subsidies for the renovation of old buildings have made the city rethink.
For a long time, this building housed the municipal music school.
The curial courtyards were created after the dissolution of the cathedral monastery.
The central building was the residence of a clergyman.
The ground floor in solid brick construction consisted of an entrance hall with a kitchen and a hall-like living room.
The half-timbered upper floors could have served as storage, but also as a ballroom.
In the 17th century the building passed into private ownership.
Around 1800 the house was redivided inside. Both floors were given a longitudinal corridor, with rooms adjoining to the right and left on both sides.
The attic has not been developed because there is still an old elevator there.
At the beginning of the 1970s there were serious plans to demolish all the old buildings on the Johanniskirchhof.
State subsidies for the renovation of old buildings have made the city rethink.
For a long time, this building housed the municipal music school.
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5.48 km
Minden: City Wall with Cannons
Highlight • Historical Site
The historic cannons embedded in the city wall are aimed at the cars that are parked beyond the wall
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6.74 km
Minden Waterworks
Highlight • Monument
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9.03 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
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4.33 km
2.83 km
1.61 km
212 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.41 km
2.42 km
1.11 km
< 100 m
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