The Urspring spring (source pot Urspring), which is located at the former Benedictine monastery Urspring and today Urspring school, is covered by a natural stone wall. The source forms a small lime-sands hill. On average, the karst spring pours 500 liters per second. The spring pot is about five meters deep.

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Ralf & Gisela

June 11, 2022

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Very similar in beauty to the Blautopf, but while "all hell broke loose" there, we were alone here! On Saturday!

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Karsten

August 18, 2024

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A true insider tip are the little brothers of the famous Blautopf here in the valley on the edge of Schelklingen. Both the Achtopf and the Urspringtopf impress with their blue color, just like their "big" relative in nearby Blaubeuren. The water's name, "Topf," reflects its bowl-like shape. Karst springs are usually the end of a cave system, where a cave stream reaches the earth's surface. Whether one enjoys the bright blue of these two springs depends on external influences, as the striking blue color of the water is caused by the scattering of light from the lime-saturated spring water.

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1. Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

8.80km

02:32

200m

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

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2. Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Hausen ob Urspring

8.19km

02:23

200m

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3. Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

4.53km

01:11

30m

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

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Location: Schelklingen, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Urspring Spring (Urspringquelle)

1. Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

2. Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Hausen ob Urspring

3. Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

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