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Kiwwelschisser Fountain Mosbach

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Kiwwelschisser Fountain Mosbach

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    Location: Mosbach, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    September 24, 2022

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    The name of the fountain comes from the fact that "Kiwwelschisser" is the nickname for the people of Mosbach.
    In the 19th century, the inhabitants used their excrement to fertilize the surrounding fields and vineyards. The human excretions were therefore collected in buckets in the city beforehand. This method was unknown in the surrounding area, which led to the emergence of the nickname.
    The Kiwwelschisser fountain is fed by the Kandelbach.
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    April 17, 2024

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    The Kiwwelschisserbrunnen (Kiwwel Shisser Fountain) commemorates the time when the townspeople of Mosbach relieved themselves in a bucket or tub (called a Kiwwel) and then emptied it into the fields at the appropriate time.

    "Kiwwelschisser" is also a nickname for a "real" Mosbach resident.
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    October 20, 2021

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    One of the many well-preserved fountains in town. Who here illustrates the agricultural history of Mosbach.
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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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