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Natural Monuments

Franconian Switzerland

Moritz Spring

Natural Monuments

Franconian Switzerland

Moritz Spring

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Moritz Spring

Recommended by 186 hikers out of 199

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. View of Walberla – Frauenhöhle (Women's Cave) loop from Ortspitz

17.4km

04:57

380m

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

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2. Kanzlersteig Memorial Trail – View of Walberla loop from Seidmar

7.03km

02:03

190m

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

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3. Kanzlersteig Memorial Trail – Moritz Spring loop from Ortspitz

2.82km

00:51

90m

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

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Mag

March 27, 2019

Not far from the chapel St. Moritz is the oracle source - Moritzquelle. This is guarded by the figure of St. Moritz. The source is said to have magical powers. Supposedly, she can predict the future. For this you have to throw a piece of wood into the water: When it floats, you can expect positive outlook. If it does go down, it looks rather bleak. It is also said to have healing powers for skin diseases and eye disorders. Only you should not drink the water.

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October 30, 2021

Legendary little spring near the Moritzkapelle

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Witwe Bolte

July 10, 2018

A serene historical chapel overhanging the chapel.
The water was in popular belief special healing powers awarded.

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Florian

August 26, 2019

Place for a little break, there is also a bench with a table.
However, a legend says that one must not touch the spring water. it would bring bad luck for the next 12 months.

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Heinrich Heck

August 23, 2021

The circular hiking trail in the Moritztal begins at the Moritz spring.

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Petra

September 25, 2021

Very nicely framed spring on the wayside.

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Roland

April 14, 2022

At the end of the hiking car park we came across the "Jesus Cross" and the Moritzquelle, which is walled with a small chapel. In it you will find the patron saint, the "Saint Mauritius". Today the spring was particularly pretty to look at because it was beautifully decorated for Easter.

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Udo 🐬

August 7, 2022

Small and beautiful place where the St. Moritz source is located. You can take a break here and linger beautifully. Above is the small chapel with a small cemetery.

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Moritz Spring

1. View of Walberla – Frauenhöhle (Women's Cave) loop from Ortspitz

2. Kanzlersteig Memorial Trail – View of Walberla loop from Seidmar

3. Kanzlersteig Memorial Trail – Moritz Spring loop from Ortspitz

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