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Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Ortenaukreis
Gengenbach

Fools' Fountain, Gengenbach

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Fools' Fountain, Gengenbach

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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

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    Moderate

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

    Moderate

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

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    August 27, 2021

    Directly in front of the tourist information is the fool's fountain, which is dedicated to the local carnival. It was designed by the artist Friedrich Zilly.

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      August 26, 2024

      The fool's fountain was designed in 1990 by the artist Friedhelm Zilly. It is dedicated to the main characters of the Gengenbach carnival.

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        Donated to the Fools' Guild, cast in bronze, rogues and witches, Spättlehansel, Klepperlesbub and the rag dog play their foolish games here all year round.
        Source: MittlererSchwarzwald.de

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          Location: Gengenbach, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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