The water mat of the Oberaargau represents the oldest representative of a farming form of farming that used to be common in Switzerland: with pure grass, the yield of which can be increased by irrigation.

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Jeni59

April 5, 2021

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Beautiful water mats through small canal systems and the resulting meadow irrigation on the Langete.

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Priska

May 18, 2021

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The water system was established in the 13th century by the monks of the St. Urban monastery. Today a beautiful path leads past it.

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3. Wässermatte Irrigation Meadows – Hohwacht Observation Tower loop from Langenthal

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Distance 547 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 30 m

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Location: Lotzwil, Aarwangen, Oberaargau, Bern, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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