The karst springs on the Alb are fascinating. The best known is probably the Blautopf in Blaubeuren. But even the smaller ones, like the Kocherursprung, follow the same principle: water collects in the porous limestone and travels long distances in caves until it comes to the surface as a karst spring.
The Kocher origin is beautifully framed and invites you to take a break - and to be amazed.

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🚲 Heiner der Radl-Opa 🚲

June 10, 2019

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It is very interesting to see how the crystal-clear water makes its way to the surface of the sky and the power with which it gushes onto the ground.
A sign explains a lot about the karst springs, which not everyone always knows.
Apart from that, it is of course also beautiful here and you can relax well.

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Peter W.

July 21, 2018

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The karst spring is located south of the city of Oberkochen at 499.2 m above sea level. NN on the western slopes of the valley. The source of the Kocher river flows through the Urbrenz valley in a north-easterly direction to Unterkochen, where it joins the Weißer Kocher.
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Location: Oberkochen, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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