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Large Pond, Braunfels

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Large Pond, Braunfels

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Large Pond, Braunfels

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Location: Braunfels, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Castle Braunfels ring wall – Gatehouse of Braunfels Castle loop from Braunfels

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2. View of Braunfels Castle – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Braunfels

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3. View of Braunfels Castle – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Kubach

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Vo Mac

May 6, 2022

The small ponds next to these large ones are fed by thermal springs, so they never freeze over. American slider turtles that have been released can also be found there.

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C. A.

April 14, 2020

The pond is very beautiful and can only be recommended

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uta_is_hiking

December 17, 2022

From here there is a very nice view of Braunfels Castle with its pond.
Braunfels Castle is still inhabited by the royal family. There are regular tours and events at the castle.
The castle was built in 1246. In 1300 defensive towers and curtain walls were added.

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Christopher

June 2, 2021

Very nice idyllic place in spring / summer

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🚶‍➡️ Holger N. 🚴‍♂️

March 13, 2021

Quietly situated lake, it is particularly beautiful to see how the Braunfels Castle is reflected in the water.

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Thomas

April 5, 2021

Certainly more beautiful in summer, but worth a visit now too. It also seems to be worthwhile for anglers, at least some have been there.

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Hans-Joachim

April 5, 2021

Nice hiking trails and a nice campsite ⛺

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Helius FFM

March 12, 2022

Fantastic lakes below the castle with beautiful reflections. Entry into the mine forest with great trails.

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Volker🏃🏻

March 13, 2022

The large pond is a worthwhile goal - pay particular attention to reflections with the castle.

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die.wanderlustige

January 11, 2023

Beautiful lake with a view of Braunfels Castle.

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Wanderkaiser Opilio Martinus I.

June 3, 2023

Untouched nature and a view of the castle included.

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Martin

June 11, 2023

The pond system Großer Weiher, Eisweiher and Warmer Weiher are artificially created bodies of water.
There is no evidence of when and for what purposes these were created. In the winters around the turn of the century, wonderful ice festivals were celebrated here with lantern lighting and music, and in the summer you could go on boat trips.

As a karst spring, the human-shaped pond system is a unique feature in the Braunfels area.
This refuge has been largely reclaimed by nature over the years. The warm pond in Braunfels is embedded in the dense trees in the Iserbachtal above the road to Tiefenbach.
The ice pond across the street is an attraction for nature lovers with its remarkable bird population. Upstream of the valley lies the Great Pond, a paradise for all kinds of birds and insects.

The kingfisher, the flying gemstone, finds a habitat in the “Warm Weiher” protection and observation area at the Obermühle in Braunfels. Since the warm pond, fed by a Kast spring, does not freeze over even in harsh winters, the kingfisher finds enough food here.

The observation of the rare water rail is also a special feature of this pond. With the support of AGNU, AG Nature and Environment in Braunfels City Marketing, the open water areas were preserved, the area surrounding the ponds was maintained and biotopes were created. The conservationists have made it their task to carefully maintain this natural refuge close to the city. It is thanks to their tireless efforts that this unique protected area is now also accessible to young and old as a nature experience area.
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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Braunfels, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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