Before the dam was built, the village of Asel comprised 30 farms and 175 inhabitants. The village of Asel was blown up by imperial pioneers after it was cleared. A small part of the population settled in what is now Asel-Süd, while others found a new home in Vöhl and the surrounding agriculturally more productive areas.
Today, the 60-metre-long, 4-arched Eder bridge is the best-preserved structure in the old Edertal and reappears when the water level drops below 235.10 meters. It was built between 1887 and 1890 and is now a listed building. When the water on its approaches has dried up, it can be visited and used by hikers and cyclists to cross the Eder.
Village site Alt-Asel
Historic site
When the water level is low, the Eder bridge appears, which connected Alt-Asel and the estate on the south bank. Today, the village of Asel-Süd is located on the south bank.
Address
Village site Alt-Asel
34516 Vöhl
Directions
How to get there Either take the K32 to Aselstein or drive on the other side to Asel-Süd. Parking Please use the designated parking spaces. Public transportation Nearest bus stop/s: Vöhl- Asel-Süd; Vöhl- Asel Hohe Fahrt Line/s: 501.2; 504.1; 581.5, 585.1 NVV-ServcieTelefon: 0800-939-0800 All connections including AST cab connections can be found in detail via the NVV timetable information - www.nvv.de/fahrplanauskunft Tip for smartphones - download the "NVV Mobil" app from the relevant app store before the tour! In general, the "AST-Taxi" (AnrufSammelTaxi) should also be included in the planning. With the AnrufSammelTaxis (AST), the NVV ensures mobility on routes that are not in high demand. Instead of taking the bus, you travel in normal cabs or hire cars. ASTs also have fixed timetables - all you have to do is (usually) call 30 minutes before your journey. Please also note that ASTs only operate when there are no regular buses running at the same time. Call the shared cab center: +49 (0) 5631-5062088