Bicycle Tour on Small Hydropower in Freiburg: Discover energy history by bike
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With the bike through Freiburg's hydropower history
This free bike tour takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, visiting five small hydropower plants in Freiburg, connecting city history, energy transition, and immediate nature experience. The tour starts at 11:30 AM at the Himmelsbach cleaning service on Gerberau near Schwabentor and ends around 2:00 PM. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34371951/Fahrrad%2BFuehrung%2Bzu%2BKleinwasserkraft%2Bin%2BFreiburg.html?nodeID=34371951&zm.sid=zmu4nb8qjnr1&utm_source=openai))
On the way along Dreisam and Gewerbekanal
The route follows the Dreisam and the Gewerbekanal to technical stations that make Freiburg's sustainable energy history visible. Stops include Rheintacho, Siedlungswerk, the station opposite Gasthof Stahl, Schnecke, and Sandfangwehr, as well as the Dreisam Hydropower Plant. Thus, the bike tour becomes a lively discovery experience between waterway, technology, and local history. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34371951/Fahrrad%2BFuehrung%2Bzu%2BKleinwasserkraft%2Bin%2BFreiburg.html?nodeID=34371951&zm.sid=zmu4nb8qjnr1&utm_source=openai))
Expert knowledge directly from the actors
On-site, the experts and operators Michael Wagner and Andreas Markowsky explain the facilities and their technology; the session is led by Dr. Georg Löser from ECOtrinova e.V. The association is established as a non-profit coalition of environmental institutes, clubs, specialist offices, and citizens in Freiburg and the region and has already been awarded for environmental protection in the city. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34371951/Fahrrad%2BFuehrung%2Bzu%2BKleinwasserkraft%2Bin%2BFreiburg.html?nodeID=34371951&zm.sid=zmu4nb8qjnr1&utm_source=openai))
Compact, exclusive, and registration required
The number of participants is limited to 20 people, so registration is required by June 11. Participation is free. This small group size creates closeness, room for questions, and a particularly personal city tour with a focus on sustainable mobility and renewable energy. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34371951/Fahrrad%2BFuehrung%2Bzu%2BKleinwasserkraft%2Bin%2BFreiburg.html?nodeID=34371951&zm.sid=zmu4nb8qjnr1&utm_source=openai))
Meeting point, orientation, and arrival
The meeting point is located in the Freiburg old town area at Gerberau near Schwabentor. For getting there, it is recommended to use public transport in the city center; Freiburg has a very good network of trams, S-Bahn, and regional trains, as well as park-and-ride offers. The old town is a pedestrian zone, so parking options are limited in the area. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34371951/Fahrrad%2BFuehrung%2Bzu%2BKleinwasserkraft%2Bin%2BFreiburg.html?nodeID=34371951&zm.sid=zmu4nb8qjnr1&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This bike tour connects Freiburg's waterways, technology history, and climate awareness into a compact, free discovery experience. Those who prefer to experience sustainable city stories actively rather than passively should register in time now and secure one of the few spots. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34371951/Fahrrad%2BFuehrung%2Bzu%2BKleinwasserkraft%2Bin%2BFreiburg.html?nodeID=34371951&zm.sid=zmu4nb8qjnr1&utm_source=openai))
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