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Leitersteiner Born

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Leitersteiner Born

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    Location: Wallerfangen, Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany

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    November 29, 2020

    Hiking

    The Leitersteiner Born was used as a cattle trough, drinking water and wash fountain.

    While the never-ending fountain used to have healing powers due to its high mineral content, today it is not advisable to use it as drinking water, as the water is still contaminated with nitrite from a dump created during the war!

    But it is still a nice resting place with a pleasant splash.
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    December 5, 2020

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    The old cattle trough has gotten a bit old, but no longer of drinking water quality today!
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    March 19, 2022

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    The Leitersteiner Born was used by the people of Gisingen both as a cattle trough and as a drinking water and washing well. The Born is located on the Leitersteiner …
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 300 m

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