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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Hohenberg an der Eger

Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Hohenberg an der Eger

Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

Location: Hohenberg an der Eger, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

September 7, 2023

Hiking

The Neuhaus power plant was built in 1924, at the same time as the reservoir. Two Francis shaft turbines with a combined output of 220 kilowatts are driven here with a height difference of 5.50 meters.

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

July 22, 2022

Hiking

Unfortunately, access to the power plant is not possible.

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September 25, 2020

Cycling

The Hirschsprung power plant was founded in 1921 by the Munich engineer Dr. Eugen Sapper built. The water of the Eger is diverted 3 km above the works at Leupoldshammer, flows in a works canal to a water lock and from there falls in 2 iron pipes of 1.60 and 1.80 m in diameter 30 m deep to 4 turbines with a total of 3150 hp Power.
Source: Website of the Silberbach village community

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Best routes near Hirschsprung Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger – Eger Reservoir loop from Silberbach

15.1km

01:00

190m

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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#2.

Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger – Eger Reservoir loop from Erkersreuth

23.5km

01:32

270m

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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Eger Reservoir – Kaiserweg Trail along the Eger loop from Arzberg (Oberfr)

29.3km

02:11

430m

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Hohenberg an der Eger, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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