Fürwiggetalsperre, Reservoir in Märkischer Kreis, Germany
The Fürwiggetalsperre encompasses a stone dam structure rising 29 meters high with a crown length of 166 meters in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Built between 1902 and 1904 following Professor Otto Intze's design, the reservoir has supplied drinking water to Meinerzhagen since 1964.
The dam features a 1907 monument dedicated to industrial pioneer Karl Berg, reflecting the region's connection to water management infrastructure.
A 4.1-kilometer circular trail surrounds the reservoir, offering multiple benches and three forest seats with water views.
Standing at 447 meters elevation, this reservoir holds the distinction of being the highest dam structure in the Sauerland region.
Location: Märkischer Kreis
Location: Meinerzhagen
Elevation above the sea: 447 m
GPS coordinates: 51.14940,7.68611
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:57
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