Saarburg Waterfall

Most famous highlight in Saarburg.

The waterfall, located in the city center, falls almost 20 meters between the upper and lower town. It was created when the water of the Leukbach was diverted through the city in the Middle Ages in order to make use of the water power. At the foot of the waterfall are two mills, the Hackenberger mill and the former electoral mill, which today house the mill museum and amusement park.
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