Eschbach Dam, Remscheid

Name: Eschbach Dam
Address: Remscheid, Germany

#6 among attractions in Remscheid

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The Eschbach Dam was the first dam to be built in Germany for drinking water supply. It is located in Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With its opening in 1891, this pioneer work of hydraulic engineering was a milestone in the economic development of the city of Remscheid. ()

Local name: Eschbachtalsperre Opened: 1891 (133 years ago)Length: 525 ftHeight: 82 ftReservoir area: 34.59 acres (0.0541 mi²)Elevation: 840 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°9'32"N, 7°14'11"E

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Remscheid Germany

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Eschbach Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Burg, Teo Otto Theater, Quellenbad, Freibad Eschbachtal.

3.9 miSW
Restored medieval castle with a museum
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Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
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1.7 miS
51°8'11"N • 7°13'19"E
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51°9'36"N • 7°13'0"E
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5.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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Church
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2.3 miNW
Church
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3.3 miN
Cemetery
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2 miN
Nature, Mountain
Brodtberg, Remscheid
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2.6 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Science museum
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Church
Sankt Martinus, Solingen
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