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Factory Canal and Weir Ottenbach

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Factory Canal and Weir Ottenbach

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    March 26, 2020

    Nordic walking

    On the southwestern edge of the municipality of Ottenbach there is the longest historical string weir in the canton of Zurich, at 200 meters: a wuhr lying parallel to the course of the river, over which the water "strokes" and is derived for energy generation. The string weir belongs to the small power plant of the former silk weaving mill A. F. Haas & Co, which is now used as a museum facility.
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    June 14, 2020

    Nordic walking

    Very nice area for solid excursions whether on foot or by bike!
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    November 14, 2020

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    Geschichte
    Ab 1645 benutzten die Müller von Ottenbach und Rickenbach zusätzlich das Wasser der Reuss zum Mahlen des Getreides, weil die Dorfbäche während den Sommermonaten zu wenig Wasser lieferten. 1833 …

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    1. Aargau Coat of Arms Monument – Cup Fungus loop from Ottenbach

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 380 m

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    Location: Aargau, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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