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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Hankel Fountain in Herrstein

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Hankel Fountain in Herrstein

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Hankel Fountain in Herrstein

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Location: Herrstein, Landkreis Birkenfeld, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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April 4, 2025

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The mocking nickname "Hankel" for Herrstein's residents derives from the formerly common first name Johann-Karl, which was shortened to Hankel. While the people of Herrstein associate the term with self-confident and educated citizens, neighboring communities view it critically, which is also reflected in the "Hankel Fountain": An adult figure depicted as "Hankel" is being teased by a boy and splashed with water.

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December 17, 2019

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This fountain is intended to illustrate the curmudgeonry that is mockingly ascribed to the Herrstein residents in the surrounding villages. The nickname "Hankel" arose from the contraction of the former …

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July 31, 2017

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If you love romance and good food, drive to Herrstein and stroll through the old streets where the Schinderhannes had friends and enemies.

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Herrstein, Landkreis Birkenfeld, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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