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Natural Monuments

Stuttgart District

Brenz Spring

Natural Monuments

Stuttgart District

Brenz Spring

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Brenz Spring

Recommended by 347 hikers out of 361

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Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Königsbronn, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Itzelberger Lake – Brenztopf loop from Itzelberg

6.08km

01:41

110m

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

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2. Brenztopf – View of Itzelberger See loop from Itzelberg

5.18km

01:22

40m

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

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3. Grenzstock Hut – Brenztopf loop from Königsbronn

13.2km

03:39

220m

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

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Sebastian Kowalke

February 13, 2018

The Brenztopf is the source of the Brenz. In a rock-enclosed basin, the spring water flows out of the porous rock about five meters below the water surface and then pours out of the pond into the river. As usual for karst springs, the spring water flows at different speeds. On average, more than 1,000 liters per minute gush from the source, but usually it is even much more. This makes the Brenz spring one of the strongest springs in all of Germany.

The fast flowing water has been harnessed for a long time. A hammer mill used to be operated here and today electricity is generated with the flowing water.

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Schnelli

July 20, 2020

Beautifully prepared and opened. Well worth a look. I recommend coming from above as the view from above is more beautiful. Green-blue water, unfortunately not as beautiful in the pictures as live.

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NoWaElke

August 5, 2019

Right next to a Kneipp basin to cool feet. The Brenzersprung is a place to stay for a long time.

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Location: Königsbronn, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Brenz Spring

1. Itzelberger Lake – Brenztopf loop from Itzelberg

2. Brenztopf – View of Itzelberger See loop from Itzelberg

3. Grenzstock Hut – Brenztopf loop from Königsbronn

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