ピルナの滝・トップ17

The power plant is based on a weir system built in 1877, which initially powered neighboring machines in the Weber & Niezel wood grinding and cardboard factory via transmission. In 1910, a Francis turbine and electric generator with an installed capacity of 180 kW were commissioned to generate electrical energy. This was followed in 1932 by the addition of a second turbine with 80 kW. After the Second World War, the weir system was partially repaired in 1963. In 1969, the power plant was shut down due to uneconomical operation, and the facility was left to decay.

There is an impressive lost place by the rushing stream!

No longer a hotel project, now a lost place. Unused building materials still lie in the lost place.

A very idyllic atmosphere. The hotel project seems to have been dying since 2016. There is no visible activity in or around the property.

A very idyllic landscape that is very impressive. Plenty of water rushing past.

The power plant is based on a weir built in 1877, which initially used transmission to drive neighboring machines in the Weber & Niezel wood grinding and cardboard factory. In 1910, a Francis turbine and electric generator with an installed capacity of 180 kW were put into operation to generate electrical energy. This was followed in 1932 by the addition of a second turbine with 80 kW. After the Second World War, the weir was partially repaired in 1963. In 1969, the power plant was shut down due to uneconomical operation and the plant was left to decay. After reunification, it was restarted in 2000 with a Kaplan turbine. The head is 10.4 m and has an installed capacity of 215 kW with a flow rate of up to 2.6 m³/s.

It's a shame, but that's probably typical for us Germans these days. We have to fight for the opening. Man, open it again. Unfortunately, I don't remember it being open anymore. It must have been very nice here once.

Simply amazing and a very mystical place, take your time if you're nearby, a great tip.