Sichelbachbecken, reservoir in Germany
The Sichelbachbecken is a rectangular water basin in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, south of Kassel. Built in the early 1700s, it collects roughly 40,000 cubic meters of water from nearby springs and rainfall across its 6,300 square-meter surface.
The basin was built in the early 1700s as a storage facility for the Kasseler Wasserspiele water displays and part of a sophisticated water management system. Underground pipes and channels carry water to other fountains and lakes in the park, showcasing engineering techniques from that era.
The basin lies about 1.000 meters west of the Hercules statue and is accessible via well-maintained walking paths around the water's edge. Access is free and the paths are easy to walk, with surrounding forest offering plenty of spots to rest or picnic.
The Vorwerk Sichelbach farmstead from the early 1700s stands nearby and displays the practical buildings that originally supported park construction. Today this simple brick structure reminds visitors of the working side of water management and offers a rare glimpse into the daily history of the park.
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