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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Hohenberg an der Eger

Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant

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    Location: Hohenberg an der Eger, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    September 25, 2020

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    The Hirschsprung power plant was founded in 1921 by the Munich engineer Dr. Eugen Sapper built. The water of the Eger is diverted 3 km above the works at Leupoldshammer, flows in a works canal to a water lock and from there falls in 2 iron pipes of 1.60 and 1.80 m in diameter 30 m deep to 4 turbines with a total of 3150 hp Power.
    Source: Website of the Silberbach village community
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    October 5, 2024

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    Old green power plant on the Eger. It has been producing electricity from hydropower for a century.
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    Old turbine power plant on the Eger
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    1. Eger Reservoir – Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger loop from Schirnding

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    Location: Hohenberg an der Eger, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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