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Landkreis Harz

Benneckenstein Retention Ponds

Landkreis Harz

Benneckenstein Retention Ponds

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Benneckenstein Retention Ponds

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Klausi

May 18, 2025

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These are the old sewage treatment ponds in Benneckenstein. They're slowly becoming small biotopes.

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Karsten

June 17, 2022

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Following the stormwater overflow basin in Benneckenstein, a pond system consisting of several basin cascades has been created. These probably serve as retention for the reduced discharge into the forewater …

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Jacqueline K

December 17, 2024

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Surely beautiful in good weather.

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Elevation 500 m

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Wednesday 17 June

26°C

14°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Oberharz am Brocken, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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