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

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    December 26, 2021

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    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 …
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    October 4, 2021

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    Very old barrier on the Niers, which is still operated with chains.
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    May 3, 2024

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    A jetty for canoeing.
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