Völkerwiesenbach

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
CountryGermany
StatesRhineland-Palatinate
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnortheast of Bonefeld
Mouth 
  location
Engelsbach near Rengsdorf
  coordinates
50.5003°N 7.5056°E / 50.5003; 7.5056
Basin features
ProgressionEngelsbachAubachWiedRhineNorth 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]

References

  1. Google (3 April 2018). "Völkerwiesenbach source" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  2. Google (3 April 2018). "Völkerwiesenbach at the Obere Mühle" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  3. Google (3 April 2018). "Völkerwiesenbach mouth" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  4. "Sommer, Sonne, Freibad, Rengsdorf". Blick aktuell (in German). 2 May 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2020.

See also


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