Neunzehnhain I reservoir, reservoir in Germany
The Neunzehnhain I reservoir is a body of water built between 1905 and 1908 near Pockau-Lengefeld, spanning roughly 7 hectares. It features a curved stone dam that stands 25 meters tall and holds water for the city of Chemnitz, while forested surroundings and walking paths define the landscape.
The reservoir was built between 1905 and 1908 using the Intze principle to supply drinking water to Chemnitz. Its capacity soon proved insufficient, so construction of a second reservoir began just three years later.
The reservoir is part of the region's identity, connecting industrial heritage with nature. Local residents and visitors use the paths around the water for walks, making this place where history and daily life meet.
The area is accessible with walking paths that circle the water on simple trails. Swimming and fishing are not permitted, but visitors can walk during the day and enjoy nature, ideally bringing comfortable shoes and water to drink.
Water travels roughly 13 kilometers through underground pipes to other reservoirs, with large pipe bridges carrying it over river valleys and hills. These striking structures cross the Zschopau River and stand as visible evidence of the region's historical engineering.
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