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Natural Monuments

Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Wäschbrunnen Spring

Natural Monuments

Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Wäschbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wäschbrunnen Spring

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Location: Altensteig, Calw, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Tips

March 22, 2022

Hiking

Women used to come to the well to wash clothes, hence the name. But the spring was also important as a source of drinking water.

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August 17, 2026

Hiking

The Wäschbrunnen is a historic well and water source closely linked to the history of the towns of Hornberg and Zwerenberg. : In earlier times, the Wäschbrunnen served as an important, last resort during great heat and drought. When other wells and cisterns in the region no longer held water, this spot continued to supply water. The spring was actively used by the inhabitants as a washing place. It was thus an important place for life and encounters in everyday life.

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Matthias Brandt

June 21, 2020

Hiking

The washing fountain was the last reserve for hot and dry times; Water point and washing area when the wells and cisterns in Hornberg or Zwerenberg had dried up.

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Elevation 580 m

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Location: Altensteig, Calw, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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