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Detmold District

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Iron Spring (Eisenquelle) near Donoper Teich

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Iron Spring (Eisenquelle) near Donoper Teich

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Iron Spring (Eisenquelle) near Donoper Teich

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    3. Sachsenquelle Kneipp Pool – Donoper Pond loop from Augustdorf

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    September 2, 2020

    Old spring in the shape of a mushroom. The spring water here is rich in iron, hence the reddish brown color.

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      August 30, 2020

      The iron spring is located in the immediate vicinity of the Donoper pond and can still be visited today. As early as the beginning of the 17th century, the spring was set in the form of a stone vase, which has a rusty color due to the high iron content in the water. It quickly developed into a fountain of health, but over time it was forgotten.

      Leave the iron source behind and follow the Hasselbach to the Hasselbach reservoir. The Hasselbach is a left tributary of the Werre with a length of 6.5 km. The name "Hasselbach" refers to the horse breeding of the dairymen's horses at that time, because "Hassel" means "foal" in Low German. At today's Hasselbach reservoir, a paper mill was built in 1674, which was later converted into a furniture factory and which, after being expanded several times, produced it until 1965.

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        June 13, 2024

        The iron content of the water can be easily recognized by its color.

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          May 23, 2022

          Impressive and beautiful. Great place to pause.

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            June 17, 2021

            A detour is definitely worth it. Is very interesting to look at

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              August 21, 2021

              Here you can see the iron-rich water particularly well. The red color can also be seen in the surrounding lakes and streams!

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                September 5, 2019

                Great place to take a breath and take a break, cool your feet.

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                  March 16, 2019

                  Healthy, very ferrous waters

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                    September 28, 2021

                    The iron spring is located in the immediate vicinity of the Donoper pond and can still be visited today. As early as the beginning of the 17th century, the spring was set in the form of a stone vase, which has a rusty color due to the high iron content in the water. It quickly evolved into a fountain of health, but over time it was forgotten.

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                      October 12, 2021

                      The water was dammed here as early as the Thirty Years' War to give water to animals

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                        August 28, 2022

                        The Iron Spring is a source of drinking water near the Donoper pond. The iron content in the water is very high, which is why the fountain has a "rusty" color.The water has a high iron content.That is why the fountain has a rusty color. Rest and drink ☺️

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                          December 26, 2021

                          A dreamy piece of earth.

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                            October 1, 2021

                            Crazy what nature can do ... I was really excited

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                              May 3, 2021

                              At this source you can clearly see the red-brown color of the water, which comes from the bog soil.

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