Deutschland Landschaftsfotos (Landschaften, Natur und Ausblicke) (522)

Upper Harz Water Regale - To have endless water reserves for the dry seasons, over 500 artificial ponds were built. The largest is the Oderteich. It is considered the first German dam. Here in the picture: Bärenbrucher Teich near Clausthal-Zellerfeld. 
André Breutel

Germany / Lower Saxony / Harz

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Upper Harz Water Regale - To have endless water reserves for the dry seasons, over 500 artificial ponds were built. The highest rule was, "First use the flowing water, then resort to the standing water!" Here in the picture: Nassenwieser Pond near Clausthal-Zellerfeld. 
André Breutel

Germany / Lower Saxony / Harz

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Upper Harz Water Management System - Using the example of the Bärenbruch Pond and Ziegenberger Pond, the name "Water Management System" becomes clear. Like a shelf, the structures were arranged one above the other. The water was collected even after use and directed to the next machine. This way, many installations above and below ground could be operated with the same water. Which other energy carrier can be used so efficiently? 
André Breutel

Germany / Lower Saxony / Harz

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Upper Harz Water Regale - View over the Ziegenberger Pond to the Sumpfteich near Buntenbock. 
André Breutel

Germany / Lower Saxony / Harz

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No. 86 - Michaelstein Monastery. The monastery with its fish ponds and herb garden is located near Blankenburg/Harz. It is known for its collection of musical instruments and as a center for further education and research in musical performance practice. 
André Breutel

Galleries / special topics / Harz Hiking Badge

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No.82 - Regenstein Mill. North of Blankenburg/Harz lies the cascade-arranged Regenstein Mill. It dates back to the 12th century and was reconstructed after excavations. 
André Breutel

Galleries / special topics / Harz Hiking Badge

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No.81 - Sand caves in the Heers. This is also the Harz! Below the Regenstein castle ruins, north of Blankenburg/Harz, are the sand caves. The caves were a cult site and assembly place (Thingplatz) of the Germanic peoples in early historical times. Currently, they are the filming location for Til Schweiger's new movie. 
André Breutel

Galleries / special topics / Harz Hiking Badge

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No. 80 - Regenstein Castle Ruins. The remains of the castle, first mentioned in 1169, are located on a prominently visible sandstone rock north of Blankenburg/Harz. 
André Breutel

Galleries / special topics / Harz Hiking Badge

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No.46 - Border Museum at the Ring of Remembrance. On the inner-German border, near Sorge, is the Ring of Remembrance and the Border Museum. 
André Breutel

Galleries / special topics / Harz Hiking Badge

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No.40 - Königshütte Waterfall. In the district of Rothehütte, at the railway bridge of the Rübeland Railway over the B 27, there is a beautiful rest area with the 20m high waterfall. Due to the prolonged drought, it is currently a bit weak. 
André Breutel

Galleries / special topics / Harz Hiking Badge

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