Water Spikes - Luzern, Switzerland
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manchanegra
N 47° 03.072 E 008° 18.185
32T E 447067 N 5211089
Quick Description: The "spikes" are a mechanism built in 1859-60 that are lowered into or withdrawn from the water manually to regulate the water level of Lake Lucerne.
Location: Zentralschweiz (ZG/SZ/LU/UR/OW/NW), Switzerland
Date Posted: 11/9/2006 8:29:43 AM
Waymark Code: WMY4F
Views: 61
Long Description:
Technically, this is a unique sight. The so-called "spikes" are
lowered into or withdrawn from the water manually to regulate the
water level of Lake Lucerne. It was built in 1859-60, replacing the
Reuss steps that channeled the water over the city mills.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
27/7
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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