A dry out ditch in the forest of former abbey Chorin


The ditch Nettelgraben is part of a comprehensive irrigation system in the area of the former monastery Chorin. This system was created by the Cistercian monks in the 13th century. Part of the concept is, that the ditch will dry out from time to time.


Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Kloster Chorin, Brandenburg state, Germany
Photo credit: © Konrad Weiss / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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