Wehrgraben, Historic water channel in Steyr, Austria.
The Wehrgraben extends for 1.5 kilometers through Steyr as an artificial canal with multiple water wheels along its course.
Dating back to the 13th century, the canal served as a power source for local industries through a system of water wheels until the late 1800s.
The collection of historical water wheels along the canal represents the industrial development of Steyr and its engineering achievements.
Visitors can walk along the canal paths to observe the historical engineering structures and current hydroelectric power generation facilities.
Local citizens successfully prevented the canal's filling in the 1980s through the 'Save the Wehrgraben' campaign, preserving this industrial monument.
Location: Steyr
Elevation above the sea: 294 m
Address: Wehrgraben
GPS coordinates: 48.04139,14.40556
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:50
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