So my plan is to bury the horitontal pipe in the ground and have the downpipe come off the wall at the bottom and go in to the ground.

Just be careful where the water runs off, it could cause other problems if not properly channeled.

Where is this? I've never seen gutters or downspouts like this.

Thanks. All rain water is channeled in to open canal systems that run through this region of Northern Germany.

Germany. They are made of zinc. PVC are also common, especially for DIYers.

nice

Until clogged by leaves

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Yes, this was also a problem. The gutters were full of leaves. We cleaned them all out and will be trimming the trees above the house. We may also insert a leaf catcher at the top of the downpipe.

Any other suggestions?

They look very sturdy and well made. Not like the cheap aluminum ones we have in the US.

I think a simple leaf screen should help alongside the trimming. Don't got broke on those TV advertised ones.