Silbertalsperre, reservoir in Germany
The Silbertalsperre is a small dam in a valley near Wipperfürth that holds back a stream and creates a water storage area. The structure consists of a solid stone wall with an asphalt layer spanning about 150 meters (492 feet) across the valley, surrounded by a walking path that circles the water.
The Silbertalsperre was built between 1938 and 1941 and became part of a network of dams developed for regional water management. This system, known as the Bever-Block, connects multiple dams through underground tunnels and has supplied stored water to communities ever since.
The name Silbertalsperre refers to the valley where the structure sits. Today, visitors experience it mainly as a quiet place where locals walk and watch birds, where the connection between community needs and water management becomes visible in a simple, understated way.
The site is easy to reach on foot or by bike from nearby villages and offers a flat walking path around the dam. Wear sturdy shoes as trail conditions vary depending on weather.
Water is connected to other dams through underground tunnels, so multiple reservoirs work together as an invisible network. This hidden infrastructure allows a small facility to be part of a large regional supply system serving many communities.
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