Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Selb
Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Selb
Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant
Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant
Hiking Highlight
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge
Location: Selb, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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Tips
The power station was built in 1921 by the Munich engineer dr. Eugen Sapper built. The water of the Eger is derived three kilometers above the work at Leupoldshammer, flows into a channel and then crashes in two iron pipes 30 meters down to four turbines.
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•November 28, 2019
The canal for the Hirschsprung power station begins shortly after the Leupoldshammer power station. At a distance of four kilometers, the water gains a height difference of 30 meters to the Eger.
translated by•August 4, 2022
The power plant is located away from settlements and major roads. Green electricity in its original form.
translated by•May 4, 2023
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