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Obere Argen
The Obere Argen ("Upper Argen") is a river in southwestern Bavaria and southeastern Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Northwest of Oberstaufen in the Swabia (Bavaria), Bavarian-Swabian county of Oberallgäu, the ''Seelesgraben'', the ''Moosmühlbach'' and the ''Schwarzenbach'' streams converge forming the Obere Argen. From this confluence the river flows through the , a gorge which is passable on foot within the eponymous and past the Grünenbach heading for Wangen im Allgäu. Near Gestratz the Obere Argen collects the waters of the Röthenbach coming from the left and forms the Bavarian-Württemberg state border as far as Wangen. North of the Wangen district of Neuravensburg the Obere Argen unites with the Untere Argen ("Lower Argen") to form the Argen, which then discharges into Lake Constance between Kressbronn am Bodensee, Kressbronn and Langenargen after about 23 kilometres. Bridges Argentobel Bridge The Argentobel Bridge is a long bridge structure on the Bavarian sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of , with a population of almost 84 million within its 16 constituent states. Germany borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before AD 100. In 962, the Kingdom of Germany formed the bulk of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oberallgäu
Oberallgäu is a ''Landkreis'' (district) in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Unterallgäu and Ostallgäu, the Austrian states Tyrol and Vorarlberg, the district of Lindau, and the state of Baden-Württemberg (district Ravensburg). The city of Kempten is enclosed by but does not belong to the district. History Human settlement dates back to the Bronze Age, when Celtic peoples inhabited the region. The Romans established a military camp which grew to become the city of Cambodunum, the present Kempten. It is consequently sometimes claimed that Kempten is the oldest town in Germany. In medieval times Kempten was a free imperial city, and the surrounding lands became subordinate to the lords of Staufen and the counts of Rothenfels. Both ceased to exist in the beginning of the 19th century, when Napoleon handed these territories over to Bavaria. The district of Oberallgäu was established in 1972 by merging the former distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rivers Of Baden-Württemberg
A list of rivers of Baden-Württemberg, Germany: A * Aal * Aalbach * Aalenbach * Ablach * Ach *Acher * Adelbach *Aich * Aid * Aischbach, tributary of the Kinzig * Aischbach, tributary of the Körsch *Aitrach, tributary of the Danube *Aitrach, tributary of the Iller *Alb, tributary of the Rhine at Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen *Alb, tributary of the Rhine at Albbruck * Ammer * Amorsbach * Andelsbach * Annenbach * Arbach *Argen * Aschenbach * Aspenbach * Avenbach B * Badische Eschach * Bära * Bellamonter Rottum * Berneck * Biber * Biberbach * Bibers * Black Kocher * Black Lauter * Blau * Blinde Rot * Bollenbach * Bottwar * Braunsel * Breg * Brehmbach * Breitenbach * Brenz * Brettach, tributary of the Jagst * Brettach, tributary of the Kocher * Brigach *Bronnbach * Brotenaubach * Brühlbach * Brunnisach * Buberlesbach * Buchbach *Buchenbach, tributary of the Lauter *Buchenbach, tributary of the Murr * Bühler * Burraubach D *Dammbach * Dentelbach, tributary of the Murr * Dentelbach, tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rivers Of Bavaria
A list of rivers of Bavaria, Germany: A * Aalbach * Abens * Ach * Afferbach *Affinger Bach *Ailsbach * Aisch * Aiterach *Alpbach * Alster * Altmühl * Alz *Amper * Anlauter * Arbach *Arbachgraben *Aschaff * Aschbach *Attel * Aubach, tributary of the Elsava * Aubach, tributary of the Lohr * Aubach, tributary of the Schwabach *Auer Mühlbach *Auerbach *Aufseß *Aura * Aurach, tributary of the Rednitz * Aurach, tributary of the Regnitz in Middle Franconia * Aurach, tributary of the Regnitz in Upper Franconia *Autenbach B *Bachhaupter Laber * Bächlesbach * Bachmühlbach * Bachquellengraben * Bachwiesengraben *Banzerbach *Baunach * Bayerbacher Bach * Beibuschbach * Berchtesgadener Ache * Bessenbach * Betzenbach * Biber * Biberbach * Bibert * Bina *Blankenbach * Bolgenach *Bösbach *Brandenberger Ache * Braunau * Breitach * Breitbach * Breitenbach * Breitenbrunner Bach *Breitenbrunner Laber * Brend * Brenz * Brombach * Bruchbach * Bruckbach * Brunnbach * Brunnenbach * Brunnthaler Quell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cable-stayed Bridge
A cable-stayed bridge has one or more ''towers'' (or ''pylons''), from which cables support the bridge deck. A distinctive feature are the cables or stays, which run directly from the tower to the deck, normally forming a fan-like pattern or a series of parallel lines. This is in contrast to the modern suspension bridge, where the cables supporting the deck are suspended vertically from the main cable, anchored at both ends of the bridge and running between the towers. The cable-stayed bridge is optimal for spans longer than cantilever bridges and shorter than suspension bridges. This is the range within which cantilever bridges would rapidly grow heavier, and suspension bridge cabling would be more costly. Cable-stayed bridges were being designed and constructed by the late 16th century, and the form found wide use in the late 19th century. Early examples, including the Brooklyn Bridge, often combined features from both the cable-stayed and suspension designs. Cable-stayed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autobahn
The (; German plural ) is the federal controlled-access highway system in Germany. The official German term is (abbreviated ''BAB''), which translates as 'federal motorway'. The literal meaning of the word is 'Federal Auto(mobile) Track'. German are widely known for having no federally mandated general speed limit for some classes of vehicles. However, limits are posted and enforced in areas that are urbanised, substandard, accident-prone, or under construction. On speed-unrestricted stretches, an advisory speed limit () of applies. While driving faster is not illegal as such in the absence of a speed limit, it can cause an increased liability in the case of a collision (which mandatory auto insurance has to cover); courts have ruled that an "ideal driver" who is exempt from absolute liability for "inevitable" tort under the law would not exceed . A 2017 report by the Federal Road Research Institute reported that in 2015, 70.4% of the Autobahn network had only the adv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundesautobahn 96
is a motorway in southern Germany, leading from the Austrian border ( A14) near Lindau (Lake Constance) through Memmingen, Landsberg am Lech to Munich. Two European routes lead through the autobahn: E 43 and E 54. It was first planned to build a direct connection between Munich and Lindau before World War II, south of Ammersee. During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, a section from Munich to Oberpfaffenhofen and Germering was built. A part of the road during those games were used for the road team time trial cycling event. Volume 1. Part 1. pp. 108, 122. The last two-laned section, from Wangen-Nord to [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beda Angehrn
Beda Angehrn (born 7 December 1725 in Hagenwil, modern day Amriswil; died 19 May 1796 in St. Gallen) was prince-abbot of the Abbey of Saint Gall from 1767 until 1796. Life Johann Konrad Angehrn was the son of the surgeon and ''Gerichtsammann'' Johann Konrad and his wife Maria Katharina (née Willi). He studied at the Jesuit College Konstanz and later at the benedictine Abbey of Saint Gall. He took his vows in the Abbey in 1744 and was given the monastic name Beda. He was subsequently ordained priest in 1749. He taught theology and philosophy in St. Gallen for 12 years. In 1753 he was made professor of theology. In 1763 Beda was appointed prior and Stadtholder of St. Johann in the Thur valley. On 11 March 1767 the Nuncio Luigi Valenti Gonzaga presided the election where Beda was ultimately elected abbot. Pope Clement XIII confirmed the election on 27 April 1767, while the benediction was given by the Nuncio on 8 September 1767. On 19 December 1767, Emperor Joseph II g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindau (Bodensee)
Lindau (german: Lindau (Bodensee), ''Lindau am Bodensee''; ; Low Alemannic: ''Lindou'') is a major town and island on the eastern side of Lake Constance (''Bodensee'' in German) in Bavaria, Germany. It is the capital of the county (''Landkreis'') of Lindau, Bavaria and is near the borders of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg and the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen and Thurgau. The coat of arms of Lindau town is a linden tree, referring to the supposed origin of the town's name (''Linde'' means linden tree in German). The historic town of Lindau is located on the island of the same name which is connected with the mainland by a road bridge and a railway dam leading to Lindau station. History The first use of the name Lindau was documented in 882 by a monk from St. Gallen, stating that Adalbert ( count of Raetia) had founded a nunnery on the island. However the remains of an early Roman settlement dating back to the 1st century have been found in the district of Aeschach. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maierhöfen
Maierhöfen is a municipality in the district of Lindau in Bavaria in Germany. Geography Maierhöfen is located in the Westallgäu, Allgäu The Allgäu (Standard German: , also Allgovia) is a region in Swabia in southern Germany. It covers the south of Bavarian Swabia, southeastern Baden-Württemberg, and parts of Austria. The region stretches from the pre-alpine lands up to the A ... region. History Before becoming a part of Bavaria, Maierhöfen belonged to Austria as a part of the Bregenz-Hohenegg authority. Since the signing of the peace treaties of Brünn and Preßburg in 1805 the town belongs to Bavaria. In the course of the administrative reforms in Bavaria the contemporary municipality was formed by the ''"Gemeindeedikt"'' of 1818. Population development In 1970 1,133, in 1987 1,306 and in 2000 1,503 inhabitants were living in the municipality of Gestratz. Politics The mayor of the town is Martin Schwarz (Wählergemeinschaft). The revenue from the municipal tax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langenargen
Langenargen is a town in the district of Bodensee in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Sports Langenargen is an ideal venue for sports such as sailing. The town's location on the shores of the Bodensee ( Lake Constance) provides smooth waters even when windy. Langenargen is the host city of Match Race Germany, part of the World Match Racing Tour. The event draws the world's best sailing teams to Langenargen in a battle of nerve and skill on the water. The identical supplied boats (Bavaria-35 Match) are raced two at a time in an on the water dogfight which tests the sailors and skippers to the limits of their physical abilities. Points accrued count towards the World Match Racing Tour and a place in the final event, with the overall winner taking the title ISAF World Match Racing Tour Champion. Match racing is an ideal sport for spectators in Langenargen and neighbouring towns, as racing in close proximity to the shore provides excellent heart of the action views for the audience. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
