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Sophien Spring and the Fountain Temple

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Sophien Spring and the Fountain Temple

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  • Location: Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    January 5, 2021

    Hiking

    The source is named after the Grand Duchess Sophie, who is considered to be the great sponsor of the baths in Peterstal and Griesbach. The natural mineral water spring is located in the romantic fountain temple. The low-carbon water gushes in the middle from a pump. Perfect for filling up your drinking bottle and treating yourself to a taste.
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    June 17, 2020

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    touren-schwarzwald.info/mobile/de/punkt/brunnen/sophienquelle/3733290

    "... The Sophienquelle and the fountain temple above it are the landmark of the place.

    The Sophienquelle is hidden in the fountain temple. It got its name in 1837 from Grand Duchess Sophie, the great sponsor of the baths in Peterstal and Griesbach. The mineral spring was discovered in 1835 by Franz Xaver Kimmig, who then had the pavilion built over the spring. The natural mineral water can be sampled at the pumps in the middle of the pavilion, whereby the taste with a low carbonic acid content also finds its friends. ... "
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    January 31, 2024

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    The mineral water from this publicly accessible spring tastes wonderful. As a hiker, it's a must to fill your bottle here!
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    Spaziergang von Bad zu Bad – Bad Peterstal-Griesbach

    3.67km

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Bad Peterstal-Griesbach, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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