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Sorpesee
The Sorpe Dam () is a dam on the Sorpe (Röhr), Sorpe river, near the small town of Sundern in the district of Hochsauerland in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Together with the Biggesee, the Möhne Reservoir, and the Verse reservoir, the Sorpe Reservoir is one of the major artificial lakes of the Sauerland's ''Ruhrverband'' reservoir association. It serves as a water supply, drives electricity generation, hydroelectric generators, and is used for leisure and recreation. Geography The Sorpe Dam is situated to the north of the ''Homert'' natural park, south-west of the city of Arnsberg in an area belonging to the borough of Sundern, Sundern (Sauerland) between the villages of Langscheid (Sundern), Langscheid (at the dam) and Amecke. It is supplied by the Sorpe (Röhr), Sorpe stream. About once a year in spring, the reservoir runs over into the spillway, generating massive whitewater down the cascades to the stilling basin that draws crowds of spectators for a few days. Neig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langscheid (Sundern)
The hamlet of Langscheid is a part of the town of Sundern (Sauerland), Sundern in the Sauerland in the district Hochsauerlandkreis in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The climatic spa is situated on the hills to the West of the Sorpe Dam, Sorpe reservoir's dam. Its earliest record dates back to the year 1307 AD. Sights Langscheid's attractions include a war memorial with a look-out tower, as well as the earth embankment dam of the Sorpe reservoir. Education Langscheid's children from age three to six may attend the Catholic Kindergarten, while youngsters from age six to ten are schooled at the local Catholic Primary education, primary school. Besides these education facilities, the ''Hochsauerlandkreis'' district runs the ''Bildungszentrum Sorpesee'', an adult education center including hotel facilities. Former Romanian football star Marcel Răducanu runs an outdoor training camp of his football school in Langscheid. Religion Many inhabitants of Langscheid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
