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Waldeck II Upper Reservoir

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Waldeck II Upper Reservoir

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Nationalpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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  • Location: Edertal, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    December 14, 2017

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    A little off the Urwaldsteig you have an exciting view of the upper reservoir Waldeck II from the pumped storage power plant. With its smooth concrete bank, the artificial body of water looks like a foreign body in the midst of the unspoilt nature of the national park.
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    February 21, 2018

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    Interesting all round
    On one side is the funicular, you can walk around the pool and get an excellent view of the area from the top. Some of the paths to the high storage reservoir lead through the national park. Flora and fauna are impressive.
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    October 27, 2020

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    Purpose of the Waldeck pumped storage plant

    The Waldeck pumped storage power station was built to generate electricity with water that was previously pumped uphill, which falls through pipelines (also …
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    Elevation 540 m

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    Location: Edertal, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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