Triftanlagen, Heritage monument in Bad Reichenhall, Germany.
Triftanlagen is a water management system in Bad Reichenhall composed of marble and stone channels that guided water flow. The structure spreads along its course with walls that shaped how water moved through the landscape.
Built in 1774, this system transported timber by controlling water flow through the landscape. It remained important to the regional economy for generations, supporting local industries that depended on timber.
The site reveals traditional craftsmanship through its visible construction methods and water control design. Visitors can observe how the structure was built to work with water flow for a specific purpose.
Located along Leitererweg, the site is accessible by walking paths that follow the water channels. Information boards positioned along the route explain how the system functioned, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace.
The walls were built with marble instead of common stone because marble resists water damage better. This expensive choice reveals how valuable this system was to the region and how seriously engineers took its durability.
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