The Plothen Ponds are a 75 sq km area with around 600 ponds (there were 2000 ponds previously) that were created by monks in the 11th/12th century for fish farming. They are connected by a system of ditches and are fed solely by rainfall. At this altitude, such a historically grown pond landscape is unique.

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Beautiful ponds, beautiful paths, beautiful recreational area.

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Elevation 540 m

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