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Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
Reinsfeld

Historic Weir on the Wadrill

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Historic Weir on the Wadrill

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    1. Historic Weir on the Wadrill – Frau Holle Rock Formation loop from Gusenburg

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

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    December 27, 2021

    𝐊𝐮𝐫𝐳𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐠

    "Frau Holle" is the name given to the imposing rock formation, in whose crevices, according to Germanic folk belief, the eyes of Frau Holle can be seen. Right at the beginning, the only major climb, 100 meters in elevation, is conquered, up to Taubenberg. Once at the top, there are expansive views of the high forest landscape before a path leads downhill through a jungle-like landscape into the Lauschbach valley. Following the stream, you reach the Keller Steg. A hut and information board about the local beavers invite you to rest. The route then continues into the Wadrilltal valley towards Reinsfeld. Following the idyllic Wadrill stream, the trail crosses the Wadrill over a wooden bridge at Bocksberg, and then returns to the starting point of the tour through the tranquil valley between Bocksberg and Taubenberg.

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      December 27, 2021

      𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒛𝒖𝒓 𝒛𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒃𝒆𝒘ä𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒈

      Originally, the Wadrill stream floodplain was covered with beech and alder forests, which were probably cleared as early as the 12th century. The flat, cleared areas were used as agricultural meadows for more than 600 years. To improve hay harvest and grass growth, these valley meadows were artificially irrigated via ditches. By damming the Wadrill with the help of weirs in April and July/August, the meadows were briefly submerged for about two days via supply channels and then drained again through channels and ditches. The aim was to prevent the meadows from becoming swampy and the stream from drying out. During this time, the water can penetrate into every pore and provide the meadows with plenty of water for the summer when they would otherwise be dry. The stream water, with its particularly high mineral content, also served as a natural fertilizer, allowing mowing twice a year. With the development of artificial fertilizers in the 1950s, this form of grassland use declined considerably in importance and was completely discontinued in the Wadtrill Valley. Source: Text on the information board

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        Our first dream loop.
        It was a very varied trail. We saw lots of butterflies and even the odd toad along the way 😊

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          Elevation 490 m

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          Location: Reinsfeld, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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