On the way from Wippra to the dam you have to go through here and you will be amazed at what was created here. This retention basin is supposed to save Wippra and the other places on the Wipper from drowning.

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Rainer Kr☮ne

September 24, 2021

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You have to climb up here but you will be rewarded with a beautiful view.

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Schubi

January 7, 2022

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the uphill gradient is extreme :-)

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