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Neuwied Water Gauge Tower

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Neuwied Water Gauge Tower

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    September 5, 2020

    Cycling

    With the construction of the flood protection dike in 1928-1931, Neuwied's view of the Rhine underwent a thorough change. The dike protects the city center and its surroundings from flooding. …
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    February 3, 2020

    Hiking

    The level tower is a landmark of Neuwied and is actually purely decorative architecture.
    A wide boat staircase adjoins the water level tower. There are markings on the side of the stairs showing the flood levels of previous years.
    A gauge system for the dike is hidden beneath the masonry of the water level tower. However, it is not intended for shipping, but rather indicates when the dike has to be closed.
    Source: lebendiges-neuwied.de
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    February 28, 2021

    Hiking

    With the construction of the flood protection dike in 1928-1931, Neuwied's view of the Rhine underwent a fundamental change. The dike protects the city center and its surroundings from flooding. …
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