A great natural jewel in our home - the source tuff! Wooden stairs and footbridges lead us through this wonder of nature. Over time, moss, stalks and grass are petrified by the calcareous water that runs down untamed.

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May 20, 2023

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The tufa springs in Lingenau are one of the most impressive natural phenomena in Vorarlberg. On this short hike, you can experience the formation of rocks almost in real time. …

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March 26, 2022

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The tufa spring in Lingenau is one of the most impressive natural phenomena in Vorarlberg. On this short hike, you can experience the formation of rocks almost in real time.

But what exactly is this tufa spring? From a geological perspective, the term "tuff" is actually incorrect. Tuff refers to rock formed from solidified volcanic ash. When the Romans conquered Vorarlberg around 15 BC, they also came to the Bregenzerwald. The unusual rock they found here reminded them of the rocks in their homeland in southern Italy, and they named it after this tufa rock.

Source: vorarlberg.travel/aktivitaet/quelltuff-lingenau-bregenzerwald

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Location: Lingenau, Bezirk Bregenz, Bezirk Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria

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