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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Viersen

Grefrath

Historic Weir on the Niers

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Germany

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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Niklas 🥾🚲🛶🛼😀

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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🚶‍♀️Irma 🥾

October 4, 2021

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

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saskia

May 3, 2024

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A jetty for canoeing.

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