Accelerating the pace of the energy transformation through the application of wheels
The Energiewende erFAHREN cycling tour is set to embark on its fifth edition, starting in Heek, western Münsterland on August 31, 2025. This annual event, organised by the Landesverband Erneuerbare Energien NRW (LEE NRW), aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energies.
Over the course of six days, more than 100 participants are expected to traverse Germany, passing through Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg before reaching Berlin. The route has been designed to include locations significant for renewable energy, sustainability projects, or exemplary "energy transition" sites.
During the tour, the "Golden Book of the Energy Transition" will be filled with impressions, ideas, and political demands from the visited locations. This symbolic artifact represents the tour's goals and achievements, serving as a means to collect thoughts and aspirations from the cyclists and local communities.
The tour will include members of LEE NRW and representatives of other state associations, as well as the Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energie (BEE). NRW's Minister of Transport, Oliver Krischer, will give the official starting signal.
The "Golden Book of the Energy Transition" will be presented to parliamentarians in Berlin at the end of the tour, marking the culmination of this nationally recognised action that began with around 15 cyclists in 2021.
The Energiewende erFAHREN cycling tour is a testament to the growing movement towards a sustainable future, demonstrating the potential for cycling events to be linked with sustainability and energy transition topics. For more detailed information on this year's tour route, participating organizations, or political demands, please visit the official event page or websites of prominent German environmental organizations involved in Energiewende cycling activities.
[1] Example of a climate-friendly architecture passathon
[2] Cyclassics 110 in Hamburg 2025 (unrelated to Energiewende erFAHREN)
- The cyclists participating in the Energiewende erFAHREN tour represent an intriguing blend of enthusiasts from various fields, including science, environmental-science, finance, and industry, as they engage with renewable energy, sustainability projects, and the energy transition landscape throughout Germany.
- As the Energiewende erFAHREN cycling tour traverses Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg, it is expected that the participants will interact with a mix of individuals, from researchers in environmental-science to financial strategists in the renewable energy sector, highlighting the diversity and multidimensionality of the movement towards a sustainable future.
- Upon completing the Energiewende erFAHREN cycling tour and presenting the "Golden Book of the Energy Transition" to parliamentarians in Berlin, the tour's participants will have demonstrated the powerful synergy between the cycling industry, the energy sector, and the environmental movement, ultimately serving as a role model for other initiatives aiming to combine physical fitness, sustainability, and renewable energy advocacy.
