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Baden-Württemberg

Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

Meckesheim Hydroelectric Power Plant – Elsenz Waterfalls loop from Mauer (bei Heidelberg)

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Baden-Württemberg

Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

Meckesheim Hydroelectric Power Plant – Elsenz Waterfalls loop from Mauer (bei Heidelberg)

Moderate

4.5

(2)

40

runners

Meckesheim Hydroelectric Power Plant – Elsenz Waterfalls loop from Mauer (bei Heidelberg)

00:38

5.86km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

215 m

Elsenzaue Nature Trail (Mauer)

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Beautiful, quiet stretch of route directly on the Elsenz away from the busy bike path with nature trail

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2

2.62 km

Meckesheim Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Before this E-Werk the Elsenz is highly dammed. The historic buildings used to be a flour mill. In 1908 a turbine was installed. In 1927, the power plant was supplemented by a second turbine.

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3

2.62 km

Discovery Station “Hydropower and Electricity Generation”

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Experience more with augmented reality! Find out more about how hydropower can generate electricity.

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4

5.67 km

Elsenz Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

all day, also open at night.
Protective clothing recommended

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B

5.86 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.52 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

4.52 km

771 m

484 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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