Rappenlochbrücke Bridge and Staufensee Lake near Bregenz, 28.02.2017

This stream and the lake above have been used for hydro-electric power since 1899
Staufensee Lake Staufensee Lake  This had been frozen until just before we arrived. Staufensee Lake - waterfall  The lake is used as storage for water which is then let out into the gorge as needed to produce electricity. Staufensee Lake  The water drops into the stream below. Taken from the bridge over the waterfall.
Staufensee Lake Staufensee Lake Rappenlochschlucht  The stream below the gorge and waterfall Rappenlochschlucht  The stream below the gorge and waterfall
Rappenlochschlucht  The stream below the gorge and waterfall Rappenlochschlucht  The stream below the gorge and waterfall Rappenlochschlucht  The stream below the gorge and waterfall