Historic Water Wheel in the Bad Kreuznach Saline Valley
Historic Water Wheel in the Bad Kreuznach Saline Valley
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Historic Water Wheel in the Bad Kreuznach Saline Valley
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March 16, 2025
Running
The two waterwheels, with over 100 blades, drive rods, and pumps, are used, as in ancient times, to transport brine to a height of nine meters at the top of the drive. From there, the saline mineral water trickles down the blackthorn hedges, creating a fresh salt breeze.
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April 15, 2026
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Elevation 110 m
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