Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 31 out of 33 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb
Location: Süßen, Göppingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Due to the high flow rate of the fils, accompanying mill streams or mill channels had to be created for the use of water power in the adjoining municipalities. The first documented entry of the 1.4 km long Süßener Mühlkanals dates back to the year 1500, but probably the canal was already built in the 13th century as a technical masterpiece. ...- Information board on the canal -
June 30, 2019
The eventful, rural and industrial past of the young city, which was first mentioned in documents in 1071 in the "Lorsch Codex", becomes clear on the mill canal with a large mill wheel.
May 29, 2020
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