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Wartenbach

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Naturpark Pfälzerwald - Kernzone Quellgebiet der Wieslauter

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Location: Merzalben, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Manfred 🌳🥾

November 17, 2019

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The Wartenbach is part of the catchment area of the Wieslauter, which drains into the Rhine. The length of the water body is about seven kilometers from the source at …

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April 2, 2018

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On the way the Wartenbach was crossed. This was once an important drinking water. For timber transportation u. a. the Wartenbach straightened as running water. Although this resulted in a desired increase in flow rate, at the same time erosion was also increased. Here, the walls of Buntsandstein were partially built and are still easily recognizable today.

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Dexter

April 5, 2018

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Fantastic way along the wood drift. All buildings are very well preserved.

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Location: Merzalben, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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