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Water Management System of Augsburg
Parts of the UNESCO World Heritage "Augsburg Water Management System" can be experienced in the Augsburger Land.
World heritage Augsburger Land
A total of 22 buildings are part of Augsburg's water management system, bringing history to life. The majority of the historical buildings can be found in the city of Augsburg.
But there are also three exciting technical monuments in the Augsburg region that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. All three power stations are located on the River Lech and utilise its wild nature and hydropower to generate energy.
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The historic building sits on the Lech Canal like a small castle. The water-powered turbines generate around 62 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. The hydroelectric power station in Gersthofen is of particular historical significance, as its operation from 1901 onwards led to the development of industry in the northern Lech Valley and gradually enabled Bavarian Swabia to be supplied with electricity.
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© Christian PitzA red brick building towering over the Lech. The hydroelectric power station can even be visited in Langweid. The Lechmuseum Bayern invites you to experience how energy can be generated from water. One of the highlights is the historic turbine chamber, which you can walk through. At the same time, you can learn about the fauna and flora of the Lech.
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© Lea KochThe power station in Meitingen is the furthest away from the other objects of the Augsburg water management system, but this does not make it any less important. This is because the power station was an important building block for the strategic development during the industrialisation of the area north of Augsburg in order to supply the companies with electricity.
Get on your bikes!
From the source to the mouth - on the Lech cycle path you can learn about hydropower and its significance for industrial history and the water management system in and around Augsburg.
An exciting natural and cultural experience awaits you.
The long-distance cycle route Lechradweg leads along the river Lech - one of the last wild rivers in Europe. The path stretches over 244 kilometres.
On three stages of life and in five stages, the Lech Cycle Path leads through landscapes that could not be more different. On its banks, you can see how it has shaped nature and created the most diverse habitats. You start in Marxheim near Donauwörth and cycle in stages all the way to Tyrol. The largest section is in the Augsburg region.
We wish you a wonderful (life) journey - full of inspiring moments on the "Lechradweg - Follow the River of Life"!
With the digital travel assistant, you can inform yourself about the Lech during your tour. You will not only learn about the history of the river but also about its creatures in the water and on land.