Aselbach

BW

The Aselbach (also called Asel ) is a 6.55 km long tributary of the Eder and the Edersees within the municipal area Vöhler in Waldeck- Frankenberg, Hesse ( Germany ).

Course

The Aselbach springs north of the community Vöhler part Marie Hagen. Its source is located on the southern flank of the northeast of the mountain Kindeloh (428 m above sea level. NN ) located Mosebergs ( 397.8 m above sea level. NN ) to about 390 m altitude.

Initially the Aselbach flows east through farmland and passes it the court "deep cutting " at 328.3 m above sea level. NN. Subsequently, the creek turns south and passes through the nucleus of the community Vöhl to then below and to the north and then east of the non -carrying part of his community Asel by a deeply cut fringed by forest valley to flow.

About 200 m after ( 3.1 km long ) has received the water of from the north and from the community part Basdorf coming Altbachs, opens the Aselbach between Asel Asel and its district -south approximately 700 meters north of the " village Asel place " (old from the dam washed over settlement point ) in a northern arm of the western part of the carrying of the Eder Edersees.

Not far from the Aselbachmündung stands near the exit of the original river valley in the reservoir " Aseler Bridge" is seen at sufficiently low water.

Catchment area

The catchment area of ​​18.103 km ² comprises Aselbachs.

History

The Aselbach was formerly known for its purity, which was partly attributed to drinking water quality, which can not be assumed today.