Elstermühlgraben
| Elstermühlgraben (litt. Elster mill race) | |
|---|---|
The Elstermühlgraben and a spinning water wheel along a street called Ranstädter Steinweg | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 4 km (2 mi) |
| History | |
| Construction began | 12th century |
| Date closed | 19th century through 20th century step by step arched over |
| Date restored | since 2007 opening step by step |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Confluence with the White Elster and the Elster Flood Channel at the Palmengarten weir |
| End point | Confluence with the White Elster at the Rosental sewage treatment plant |
| Beginning coordinates | 51°20′06″N 12°21′03″E / 51.334863°N 12.350805°E |
| Ending coordinates | 51°21′19″N 12°20′21″E / 51.355197°N 12.339239°E |
The Elstermühlgraben (litt.: Elster mill race or Elster mill ditch) is an approximately 4 km (2 mi) long, now partially underground mill canal in the city of Leipzig, Germany, which has existed as an artificial tributary of the White Elster for more than 800 years.