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Stadtbach
A historic waterway weaving through Augsburg
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The Stadtbach in Augsburg is an essential part of the city's historic water management network. It channels the waters of the Lech through the Lechviertel and Jakobervorstadt, absorbing additional canals from the textile district. Starting with a water volume of about 8 m³/s, it increases as more streams join.
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Initially, the water volume is around 8 m³/s.
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Here, you are witnessing a vital element of Augsburg's historic water management system. The Stadtbach channels the Lech's waters through the Lechviertel and Jakobervorstadt, heading north out of the old town. It starts with a flow of about 8 cubic meters per second, increasing as additional streams feed into it. Look around, and you'll notice how this canal links different districts, forming part of a larger network essential to the city's industrial growth, especially in the textile district. If you glance northeast, you might spot the hydroelectric power plant at the Stadtbach, a monument to the innovative use of these waterways.
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Waterfront Trail Augsburg — Walk IIStop 3 of 8
