Knöselbach

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The Knöselbach (formerly diamond Deller Bach ) is a river between Bochum and Bochum Sundern - Stiepelmann. He is behind the Lottenbach largely preserved as the largest stream system in the south of Bochum. Its most important tributary is the Ranterdeller Bach.

In its valley were several small mines, including mine on Stollen Assemblies, which was mentioned in records in 1627. In their lug lead was mined. 1828 a horse siding was applied to the Ruhr to the coal industry in 1865 a two-track reel steam train. In 1910, the sewage system was introduced in Stiepelmann, but also deprives the creek water. In a former mill located fishponds. Finally, he crosses the Ruhr meadows planted with pollard willows. This area is protected water area and is used for water extraction.