Bergmannslochquelle
3.4
Unnamed Road, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany
10
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Weather for today
14°C
Partly Cloudy
Today
10 — 18°C
Fri
9 — 17°C
Sat
9 — 18°C
Additional conditions
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
18:47
Max wind
9.4 km/h
Uv Index
0.7
Description
Bergmannslochquelle is a picturesque spring located near the famous Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg.
This charming spot is the perfect spot for a stroll, offering respite among nature and breathtaking views of the Neckar River and Heidelberg Castle.
Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it allows for a moment of reflection and contemplation - there's a reason the area has inspired great thinkers and philosophers over the centuries. An ideal place for lovers of nature, history and picturesque landscapes.
Reviews
★3.4
Heil Reisen4 years agoThe water supply situation in Mannheim and the Electoral Palace was catastrophic at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. A long-distance water supply from the "Gebürg bey Rohrbach" to the Electoral Residence, commissioned by Elector Carl Theodor in 1790 and planned by Johann Andreas von Traitteur, was intended to alleviate this water shortage. The project was supposed to be completed in 1792, but it never came to that. The Elector had to leave Mannheim and was living too far away in Munich. Local officials slowed down construction, and when the Elector died, Munich no longer wanted to have anything to do with the pipeline. The engineer and entrepreneur had to fight for a long time to recover the money he had used to finance the construction. In the end, he received only a fraction of the share from the state of Baden.
A narrow tunnel driven into the red sandstone remains as a testament to this major hydraulic engineering project in the forest above the Boxberg settlement. It leads to a year-round, powerful water source, the so-called Bergmannsloch spring. This spring was intended to supply the long-distance water supply to the Electoral Palace in Mannheim. Until 2007, the Bergmannsloch spring was part of Heidelberg's public water supply.
Herz Mail3 years agoIt's quite interesting to learn something about it, but I wouldn't specifically look for it.
The town's information boards are relatively new and save hikers from having to wonder what that little house in the woods could be.
adriano Imperadora year agoAs a child, I stood in front of the small building a few times, wondering what it was all about. Now there's a plaque.Related categories
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Unnamed Road, 69126 Heidelberg, Germany
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