Völkerwiesenbach is a river of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It springs northeast of Bonefeld.[1] On its course, it traverses the artificial lake of the Obere Mühle in Rengsdorf.[2] It is a right tributary of the Engelsbach at the eastern outskirts of Rengsdorf.[3]
| Völkerwiesenbach | |
|---|---|
  Location of mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | northeast of Bonefeld |
| Mouth | |
• location | Engelsbach near Rengsdorf |
• coordinates | 50°30′01″N 7°30′20″E / 50.5003°N 7.5056°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Engelsbach→ Aubach→ Wied→ Rhine→ North Sea |
In 1926 an outdoor swimming pool was opened using the water of the Völkerwiesenbach, supported by Fritz Henkel, the founder of Henkel.[4] In 1966, it was replaced by a new one, located above the old one.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Google (3 April 2018). "Völkerwiesenbach source" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Google (3 April 2018). "Völkerwiesenbach at the Obere Mühle" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Google (3 April 2018). "Völkerwiesenbach mouth" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Sommer, Sonne, Freibad, Rengsdorf". Blick aktuell (in German). 2 May 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2020.