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Historic Weir on the Niers

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Grefrath

Historic Weir on the Niers

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Historic Weir on the Niers

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwalm-Nette

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Location: Grefrath, Viersen, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Path Along the Niers loop from Vinkrath

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2. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Bench with a View of the Niers loop from Vinkrath

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3. Primeval Forest Trail Bärendonk-Grasheide – Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk loop from Mülhausen

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Niklas 🥾🚲🛶🛼😀

December 26, 2021

The historic weir system was built when the predecessor of the Niersverband was founded in 1856. It should - together with various other measures - help to solve the problems of water backwater on the upper reaches of the Niers - caused by the embankments and artificial water dams for the operation of the many mills on the Niers and thus avoid the frequent flooding of agricultural land. With the construction of the weir, it became possible to discharge the water parallel to the Niers when the water levels were high, without the Neersdommer mill on the Niers lacking the water required for the mill operation. During dry periods, the weir was closed so that the mill could get enough water.

Milling operations ceased in 1927.

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🚶‍♀️Irma 🥾

October 4, 2021

Very old barrier on the Niers, which is still operated with chains.

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saskia

May 3, 2024

A jetty for canoeing.

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Location: Grefrath, Viersen, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Path Along the Niers loop from Vinkrath

2. Wachtendonk Castle Ruins – Bench with a View of the Niers loop from Vinkrath

3. Primeval Forest Trail Bärendonk-Grasheide – Benedictine Abbey of Mariendonk loop from Mülhausen

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