Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Oestrich-Winkel
Oestrich Wine Loading Crane (1745)
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Oestrich-Winkel
Oestrich Wine Loading Crane (1745)
Oestrich Wine Loading Crane (1745)
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Location: Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
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Tips
Built in 1743/44 and in operation until 1926, the historical wine-growing crane on the banks of the Rhine is the landmark of Oestrich. The wooden substructure of the crane occupies an area of about eight by eight meters, the roof top and the boom are rotatably mounted.
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•September 17, 2017
The highlight is right on the bike path, also well suited to make a pause.
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The wooden crane is said to have been used to load wine barrels onto Rhine ships.
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