After the snow melts in spring, karst water emerges from the rock hole, at times in a flood that covers the entire valley floor of the dry valley up to …

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EifelFranke

May 12, 2024

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In summer, an inconspicuous black hole in the rock face, but with a considerable depth of over 18 meters. During heavy rain and when the snow melts, considerable amounts of water can be spewed out here.

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Daniela von Karscht 🫠

July 10, 2024

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Tummler is the Franconian term for periodically flowing karst springs, which are generally referred to as hunger fountains. These are springs that dry up in the dry season and flow after particularly heavy rainfall or when the snow melts.

The so-called “Tummler” are something special and are definitely worth a visit. The dry valley in summer, small Tummler, large Tummler.

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1. View of the Leinleiter Valley – Leinleiter Spring loop from Heiligenstadt i. OFr.

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2. Heroldstein Viewpoint – Upper Leinleiter Valley loop from Hohenpölz

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3. Upper Leinleiter Valley – Leinleiter Spring loop from Heiligenstadt i. OFr.

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

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Location: Heiligenstadt, Landkreis Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Great Tummler Karst Spring

1. View of the Leinleiter Valley – Leinleiter Spring loop from Heiligenstadt i. OFr.

2. Heroldstein Viewpoint – Upper Leinleiter Valley loop from Hohenpölz

3. Upper Leinleiter Valley – Leinleiter Spring loop from Heiligenstadt i. OFr.

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