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Natural Monuments

Stuttgart District

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Brunnenmühl Spring

Natural Monuments

Stuttgart District

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Brunnenmühl Spring

Recommended by 25 hikers out of 27

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Hellenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Heidenheim

24.5km

06:22

150m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Falkenstein Estate – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Heidenheim Voithwerk

25.6km

06:58

370m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Brunnenmühl Spring – Knöpfleswäscherin Fountain loop from Heidenheim-Mergelstetten

7.79km

02:02

60m

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

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Sandsteinklippe

April 3, 2021

The Brunnenmühlquelle (or Brunnenmühle) is a karst spring that pours an average of around 1,500 liters of water per second. This surpasses the nearby Brenztopf (in Königsbronn) and is the third strongest spring in the Swabian Alb.

It has an underground catchment area of over 100 km², which includes the Stubental and the Alb plateau as far as Böhmenkirch.

The Hellenstein castle and palace in particular used the spring for a water supply for a period (16th / 17th centuries). The water was pumped up the mountain using an ingenious system.

You can find more information on the display boards.

Today the karst spring is part of the Voith hydro test facility.

The spring is open to the public and is also part of the Mergelstetter waterway (hiking trail).

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Eckardt

August 2, 2021

The Brunnemmühlquelle on the Brenz is a bit hidden and wants to be found! Anyone hiking from Mergelstetten to Heidenheim on the western side of the Brenz should start looking.

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Bernd

August 1, 2025

Water, clear and clean

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Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Brunnenmühl Spring

1. Hellenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Heidenheim

2. Falkenstein Estate – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Heidenheim Voithwerk

3. Brunnenmühl Spring – Knöpfleswäscherin Fountain loop from Heidenheim-Mergelstetten

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