バート・メルゲントハイムの天然記念物・トップ20

The hollow oak near Eberstal, also known as the "Holy Tree," is located about 800 meters south of Eberstal and near the road to Diebach. This centuries-old pedunculate oak, with a trunk circumference of approximately 5 meters, forms a special place of worship in nature. Its hollow trunk is partially open, and inside stands a lovingly decorated Madonna figure, surrounded by flowers, candles, a prayer bowl, and a donation box. Several benches in front of the oak invite visitors to linger.

Spiritual places: Places of reflection and inner peace. Cultural treasures: Impressive architecture and often beautiful works of art.

Different landscapes offer new impressions, colors and shapes that stimulate our creativity and imagination.

The existing bench makes it possible to take a lunch break there even on hot days.

The springs formed the basis for Bad Mergentheim as a spa town and international health resort. The decisive event was the discovery of salty water by a shepherd and his sheep in 1826.

Three of the four springs, Albertquelle, Karlsquelle and Wilhelmsquelle, are drinking springs based on their mineral composition, whereas the Paulsquelle, which is unsuitable for drinking, is a bathing spring.

By the way, the Wilhelmsquelle has a very special meaning for Bad Mergentheim: it is our “original source”. In 1826, a shepherd discovered the spring by accident and thus initiated the development of Bad Mergentheim into a spa town. It was then named after King Wilhelm I, who personally came to Bad Mergentheim for the inauguration. Source: https://visit.bad-mergentheim.de/de/gesundheit-erholung/trinkquelle/die-wilhelmsquelle-id_4978/

By chance, the shepherd Gehring discovered the first healing spring in 1826. He reported his discovery to the town hall, the water was examined and the report showed: The Mergentheimer water was comparable to the Kissinger water, which was already famous at the time. The first spa guests arrived in 1829 and we have had the title “Bad” in our name since 1926. Bad Mergentheim has various healing springs with different effects: The Karlsquelle has a laxative effect.