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Eschbach Dam
Germany's first drinking water reservoir
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Remscheid: First Steps10 pts
Remscheid: Explorer25 pts
Remscheid: Insider50 pts
Built in 1891, the Eschbach Dam in Remscheid marked a milestone in water engineering, significantly aiding the city's development. It dams the Eschbach to secure drinking water. The dam is operated by the City of Remscheid, with management by the Wupperverband.
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In 1891, the opening of the Eschbach Dam marked a significant step in Remscheid's economic development.
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- 1891
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Location
Nearby

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505 m away

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1.4 km away

Erlenbruchwald Beek am Grenzwall und Stöcker Bach
1.5 km away

Feilenfabrik
2.3 km away

St. Josef
2.0 km away

Remscheid Hbf
2.9 km away

Versöhnungskirche
2.2 km away