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Mörderbrunnen Spring
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rupperl
July 25, 2026
Hiking
There is no evidence for the name „Mörderbrunnen“ (murderer’s well) that a violent crime ever took place at this location. There are two theories about this:
• The name is derived from „Marterbrunnen“ (martyr’s well). A martyr’s cross made of wood or stone might have stood at the spot in the past.
• The name goes back to old terms for standing bodies of water or marshy terrain. The area around the well is still marshy and damp in places today.
However, clear historical evidence is lacking for both theories.
Source: Heimatverein Burgebrach
• The name is derived from „Marterbrunnen“ (martyr’s well). A martyr’s cross made of wood or stone might have stood at the spot in the past.
• The name goes back to old terms for standing bodies of water or marshy terrain. The area around the well is still marshy and damp in places today.
However, clear historical evidence is lacking for both theories.
Source: Heimatverein Burgebrach
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Peter T. 🚴🥾🏝️🚢
August 6, 2026
Cycling
It's not really worth it, the fountain is just a meager trickle.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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02:19
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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