Pegel Kaub, Stream gauge and cultural heritage monument in Kaub, Germany.
Pegel Kaub is a measurement station on the Rhine River equipped with instruments housed in a slate-roofed building of regional design. The facility operates continuously to record water levels that are essential for river navigation safety.
The gauge was established in 1905 by Prussian authorities as a monitoring point for the Rhine River. It evolved from manual measurements to electrical operation in the following decades, improving accuracy and reliability.
The structure serves as a practical tool for monitoring the Rhine and remains part of the daily landscape for river navigation. Visitors can observe how the measurement systems connect to the broader rhythm of river traffic and regional water management.
The station is visible and accessible from the Rhine riverbank near Kaub. Visitors should know this is an active monitoring facility that operates day and night to serve navigation needs.
The gauge provides data used not only for shipping but also for flood forecasting and environmental management across the Rhine region. These readings influence daily decisions made by boat captains and authorities along the entire river.
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