Linachtalsperre

VöhrenbachSüdschwarzwald

Germany's only multiple-arch dam with a sloping water face – the only second structure of its kind in Europe stands in eastern Belgium.

Die Gewölbereihenstaumauer der Linachtalsperre bei Vöhrenbach von der Luftseite: Bögen, Pfeiler und Streben vor einem Fichtenhang.

Mauerkrone der Linachtalsperre mit Gewölbebögen, dahinter der dunkelgrüne Linachstausee im herbstlichen Schwarzwaldtal.

Das bewaldete Linachtal bei Vöhrenbach aus großer Höhe, in der Mitte klein die Staumauer mit See unter grauem Abendhimmel.

Built from 1922 with up to 500 recruited workers, because Vöhrenbach wanted to free itself from unreliable electricity suppliers; in operation from 1925 and left to decay in 1969. Restored between 2006 and 2007 for 7.1 million euros, it has generated power again ever since. The crest of the dam and the hydropower trail around the reservoir are open to walkers; the town arranges guided tours of the power station building.

Address and contact

Address: Linachstraße
78147 Vöhrenbach
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Phone: +49 7727 501-114
Website: voehrenbach.de/tourismus-und-linachtalsperre/linachtalsperre
Opening hours: Dam crest and hydropower trail freely accessible, guided tours by arrangement at least 5 days in advance

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