It is always impressive what complex water systems were built around the centuries of mining. Today the moats, like the dam moat, are a pleasant companion along many hiking trails.

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Klausi

December 19, 2020

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This route would not exist without mining.

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

April 15, 2023

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Over the course of several centuries, miners from the Upper Harz dug innumerable moats. These had the task of directing the water from the numerous mountain rivers into the specially created reservoirs. From there, the water was directed to the sweeping and articulated wheels of the mines in order to drive a wide variety of machines.

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Distance 833 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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